AKST to Philippines
+17hAKST
AKSTSOURCEPhilippines
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKST and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and PHT (Philippine 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.
PHT – Philippine Time
UTC+08:00Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
- •PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
- •Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
- •The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.
Time Conversion Guide: AKST to Philippines
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. Philippines runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts AKST 17 hours ahead of Philippines — a difference of +17h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 2:00 AM in Philippines on the next day. Midnight in AKST is 5:00 PM in Philippines. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to Philippines time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | Philippines (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to Philippines time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to Philippines: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 3:00 AM in Philippines the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +17h gap: AKST and Philippines 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 Philippines is 2:00 AM in AKST.
- Watching a live event or market open: AKST viewers need 2:00 AM in Philippines to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 AM if the event is anchored to AKST.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +17h gap is not.
- With a +17h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AKST takes the early slot, the next week Philippines 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 PHT (Philippine Time)
Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila local time.
Best time to call between AKST and Philippines
With a +17h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Philippines opens at 9:00 AM PHT, which is 2:00 AM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and Philippines have no shared working hours because of the +17h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 17 hours ahead of Philippines (AKST UTC-09:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). 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
Philippines
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and Philippines?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 17 hours ahead of Philippines (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +17h.
How do I convert AKST time to Philippines time?
Add +17h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 2:00 AM in Philippines (next day).
What time is it in Philippines right now?
Philippines uses PHT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +17h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call Philippines from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +17h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 6:00 AM in Philippines.
Which is ahead, AKST or Philippines?
AKST is 17 hours ahead of Philippines. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 5:00 AM in Philippines.
Do AKST and Philippines use different time zones?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00, while Philippines (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–Philippines difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +17h offset between AKST and Philippines 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 Philippines?
Sometimes. The +17h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AKST already falls on the next day in Philippines.
What is the time difference between AKST and Philippines?
Philippines is +17h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Philippines in?
Philippines 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 PHT timezone?
Major cities in the PHT timezone include Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
What is the UTC offset for PHT?
Philippine Time (PHT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the PHT timezone?
Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in Philippines?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +17h later in Philippines (PHT).
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