AKST to BST Converter
Convert time between Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and British Summer Time (BST)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
British Summer Time (BST)
Time Difference
British Summer Time (BST) is 0 hours ahead of Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
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Quick Reference
| AKST | BST |
|---|---|
| 17:00 | 02:00 |
| 19:00 | 04:00 |
| 21:00 | 06:00 |
| 23:00 | 08:00 |
| 01:00 | 10:00 |
| 03:00 | 12:00 |
| 05:00 | 14:00 |
| 07:00 | 16:00 |
| 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 13:00 | 22:00 |
| 15:00 | 00:00 |
Top 10 Most Common Time Zones
| Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | Coordinated Universal Time | UTC ±0 | Global reference standard (servers, logs, APIs) |
| EST / EDT | Eastern (US) Time | UTC −5 / −4 | New York, Toronto — North American business hub |
| CST / CDT | Central (US) Time | UTC −6 / −5 | Chicago, Dallas — US central business region |
| PST / PDT | Pacific (US) Time | UTC −8 / −7 | San Francisco, Los Angeles — tech industry standard |
| GMT / BST | Greenwich Mean / British Summer Time | UTC 0 / +1 | UK, used globally as a reference with UTC |
| CET / CEST | Central European (Summer) Time | UTC +1 / +2 | Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam — EU business core |
| IST | India Standard Time | UTC +5:30 | India — major IT & outsourcing region |
| CST | China Standard Time | UTC +8 | Beijing, Shanghai — East Asia business hub |
| JST | Japan Standard Time | UTC +9 | Tokyo — finance & tech hub |
| AEST / AEDT | Australian Eastern (Daylight) Time | UTC +10 / +11 | Sydney, Melbourne — APAC regional business |
Why Time Zone Abbreviations Are Ambiguous
Unlike standardized identifiers (like America/New_York or Europe/London from the IANA tz database), abbreviations such as "CST" or "IST" are not globally unique. They can refer to different time zones depending on context — country, region, or even time of year (due to daylight saving time).
Common Ambiguous Time Zone Abbreviations
| Abbrev. | Common Meaning(s) | UTC Offset | Region(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST | Central Standard Time / China Standard Time / Cuba Standard Time | UTC−6 / UTC+8 / UTC−5 | North America, China, Cuba |
| IST | Indian Standard Time / Irish Standard Time / Israel Standard Time | UTC+5:30 / UTC+1 / UTC+2 | India, Ireland, Israel |
| AST | Atlantic Standard Time / Arabia Standard Time | UTC−4 / UTC+3 | Caribbean, Canada, Middle East |
| PST | Pacific Standard Time / Philippine Standard Time | UTC−8 / UTC+8 | North America, Philippines |
| EST | Eastern Standard Time (North America / Australia) | UTC−5 / UTC+10 | North America, Australia |
✅ Best Practice
To avoid ambiguity, always:
- Use IANA tz identifiers — e.g.,
America/New_Yorkinstead of "EST" - Specify UTC offset explicitly — e.g.,
UTC−5when abbreviations must be used - Include the full timezone name — e.g., "Eastern Standard Time (EST)" with UTC offset
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About AKST to BST Time Conversion
Converting time between Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and British Summer Time (BST) is essential for coordinating between Alaska and the United Kingdom. AKST is UTC-9 while BST is UTC+1, making BST 10 hours ahead of AKST. This conversion applies during the summer months (late March to late October) when the UK observes daylight saving time as British Summer Time.
This conversion is crucial for business operations between Alaska and UK cities like London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham. Whether you're scheduling meetings between Anchorage and London headquarters, coordinating business operations, managing customer service, or planning travel, our accurate IANA-based converter ensures precise timezone calculations. The 10-hour difference requires careful attention to scheduling to find overlapping business hours between these distant regions.
Common Use Cases for AKST to BST Conversion
Business & Work
- Scheduling Alaska to UK business meetings during summer months
- Coordinating between Anchorage and London headquarters during BST season
- Managing business operations across Alaska and the United Kingdom
- Planning conference calls between Alaska and UK teams during daylight saving period
Personal & Travel
- Coordinating with family and friends in the UK during BST season
- Planning travel between Alaska and UK destinations
- Scheduling virtual events for Alaska-UK audiences during summer
- Arranging online meetings with UK-based colleagues during BST months
Time Zone Information
Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
- UTC Offset: UTC-9
- IANA Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Daylight Saving: Standard time (first Sunday in November to second Sunday in March)
- Major Cities: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka
- Coverage: Alaska (winter months)
British Summer Time (BST)
- UTC Offset: UTC+1
- IANA Timezone: Europe/London
- Daylight Saving: Daylight saving time (last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
- Major Cities: London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Liverpool
- Coverage: United Kingdom (summer months)
Quick Reference: AKST to BST
Remember: BST is always 10 hours ahead of AKST during the summer months (late March to late October). When BST ends and GMT begins (late October), the difference decreases to 9 hours. This large time difference makes real-time coordination challenging and often requires asynchronous communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and BST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is UTC-9, while British Summer Time (BST) is UTC+1. This means BST is 10 hours ahead of AKST. When it's 8:00 AM in Anchorage (AKST), it's 6:00 PM in London (BST). This 10-hour difference applies during the summer months when the UK observes daylight saving time.
When does the AKST to BST conversion apply?
This conversion applies from late March to late October when the UK observes daylight saving time as British Summer Time (BST). Before late March and after late October, the UK uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and the time difference decreases to 9 hours. The exact dates depend on the last Sunday in March (start) and last Sunday in October (end) for UK DST transitions.
Why is AKST to BST unique compared to other conversions?
AKST to BST is unique because it represents one of the largest time differences between Alaska and any major international timezone. The 10-hour gap makes it one of the most challenging conversions for real-time business coordination. Unlike Alaska-US conversions which vary by a few hours, Alaska-UK coordination requires careful scheduling to find any overlapping business hours, often necessitating asynchronous communication strategies.
What are the best times to schedule meetings between Alaska and the UK?
With a 10-hour difference, early morning Alaska time (7-9 AM AKST) aligns with evening UK time (5-7 PM BST), which works for end-of-day meetings or early evening discussions. Alternatively, late evening Alaska time (5-7 PM AKST) aligns with early morning UK time (3-5 AM BST). The large difference makes real-time meetings extremely challenging, and many Alaska-UK businesses resort to recorded meetings or asynchronous communication.
Which major cities are in these timezones?
AKST covers Alaska's major cities including Anchorage (largest city), Fairbanks, Juneau (capital), Ketchikan, and Sitka. BST covers major UK cities including London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol, and Leeds during the daylight saving months (late March to late October).
Should Alaska-UK businesses prioritize synchronous or asynchronous communication?
Alaska-UK businesses should prioritize asynchronous communication for most interactions. The 10-hour difference makes it nearly impossible to have convenient overlapping business hours for both regions. Real-time meetings require one party to be available outside normal business hours. Email, recorded messages, project management tools, and asynchronous video updates are ideal for Alaska-UK coordination, reserving live calls only for high-priority matters that justify the inconvenience.
Pro Tips
- • The 10-hour AKST to BST difference is one of the largest between Alaska and any major international timezone. Early morning Alaska calls (7-9 AM AKST) are your best bet, landing at 5-7 PM BST (end of business day UK time).
- • Mental math for AKST to BST: add 10 hours to AKST times during the summer months (late March to late October). An 8 AM AKST meeting is 6 PM BST, a 9 AM AKST meeting is 7 PM BST. This rule changes to +9 hours when GMT begins in late October.
- • The morning overlap window is extremely limited. The only viable real-time meeting slot is 7-9 AM AKST (5-7 PM BST). Any later Alaska time becomes the middle of the night in the UK, and any earlier UK time becomes the middle of the night in Alaska.
- • For Alaska-UK partnerships, strongly consider adopting asynchronous-first communication. Use recorded video messages, detailed emails, and project management tools instead of live calls. Reserve synchronous meetings only for situations that absolutely require real-time discussion.
- • When establishing Alaska-UK business operations, schedule recorded team meetings that both parties can watch during their business hours. This eliminates the need for someone to be available at 3 AM or 11 PM and improves productivity for both regions.
- • The 10-hour difference is the same throughout the AKST to BST period (late March to late October). Unlike some other international conversions that vary, this consistency makes planning easier—you just need to accept that real-time coordination is extremely challenging.
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