AKST to BST
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AKST and BST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and BST (British Summer Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
BST – British Summer Time
UTC+01:00British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom, running from late March to late October.
- •BST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
- •BST is exactly one hour ahead of GMT, the UK's standard time.
- •During BST, London is 4 hours ahead of New York while the US is on Eastern Daylight Time.
- •The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands also observe BST.
AKST vs BST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. BST runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00. That puts AKST 10 hours ahead of BST — a difference of +10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 7:00 PM in BST. Midnight in AKST is 10:00 AM in BST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to BST time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | BST (BST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to BST time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to BST: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 8:00 PM in BST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +10h gap: AKST and BST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in BST is 7:00 PM in AKST.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AKST is 6:00 AM in BST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +10h gap is not.
- With a +10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AKST takes the early slot, the next week BST does.
About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
About BST (British Summer Time)
British Summer Time (BST) is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom, when clocks move one hour forward from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00) to UTC+01:00. It runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all follow it, along with the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. During BST, London is one hour ahead of UTC, four hours ahead of New York on Eastern Daylight Time, and five hours ahead of New York once the United States returns to Eastern Standard Time in November. BST is also used to abbreviate Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00), which is listed separately on this site.
Best time to call between AKST and BST
With a +10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. BST opens at 9:00 AM BST, which is 7:00 PM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and BST have no shared working hours because of the +10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 10 hours ahead of BST (AKST UTC-09:00 → BST UTC+01:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
BST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and BST?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 10 hours ahead of BST (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +10h.
How do I convert AKST time to BST time?
Add +10h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 7:00 PM in BST.
What time is it in BST right now?
BST uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +10h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call BST from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 11:00 PM in BST.
Which is ahead, AKST or BST?
AKST is 10 hours ahead of BST. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 10:00 PM in BST.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–BST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +10h offset between AKST and BST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AKST's time zone?
AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between AKST and BST?
Not normally. The +10h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between AKST and BST?
BST is +10h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is BST in?
BST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
Which cities are in the BST timezone?
Major cities in the BST timezone include London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Liverpool.
What is the UTC offset for BST?
British Summer Time (BST) is at UTC+01:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the BST timezone?
BST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. BST is exactly one hour ahead of GMT, the UK's standard time.
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in BST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +10h later in BST (BST).
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