AKST to CET Time Converter

Convert Alaska Standard Time (AKST) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 10 hours ahead.

Anchorage · Alaska Standard Time
13:55:11
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
AKDT · UTC-08:00
Paris · Central European Time
23:55:11
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: AKST (Anchorage)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-08:00 → UTC-09:00
CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00

When can AKST and CET meet?

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AKST
CET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Anchorage (AKST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–08:00 AKST (18:00–18:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour AKST to CET conversion table

AKST time (Anchorage)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Wed10:00 WedCET working
01:00 Wed11:00 WedCET working
02:00 Wed12:00 WedCET working
03:00 Wed13:00 WedCET working
04:00 Wed14:00 WedCET working
05:00 Wed15:00 WedCET working
06:00 Wed16:00 WedCET working
07:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed19:00 WedAKST working
10:00 Wed20:00 WedAKST working
11:00 Wed21:00 WedAKST working
12:00 Wed22:00 WedAKST working
13:00 Wed23:00 WedAKST working
14:00 Wed00:00 ThuAKST working
15:00 Wed01:00 ThuAKST working
16:00 Wed02:00 ThuAKST working
17:00 Wed03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed09:00 ThuCET working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
IANA identifier
America/Anchorage
Current UTC offset
UTC-08:00
Current abbreviation
AKDT
Major cities in this zone
AnchorageJuneau
Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in Anchorage and Paris

Anchorage
Sunrise
05:18
Sunset
22:36
Solar noon
13:57
Daylight
17h 17m
Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m

Related converters

CET to AKST (reverse)AKST to ESTAKST to PSTAKST to GMTAKST to UTCAKST to ISTEST to CETPST to CETGMT to CETUTC to CETIST to CET
Looking for local time? See time in Anchorage or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AKST and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 10 hours ahead AKST (Alaska Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AKST or CET observe daylight saving time?+
AKST: observes daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AKST and CET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 AKST (18:00–18:00 CET).
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Anchorage?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Anchorage (AKST), it is 22:00 Wed in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AKST and CET?+
AKST maps to "America/Anchorage" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Anchorage ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Anchorage (AKST) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 10 hours ahead AKST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AKST and CET?+
AKST is UTC-08:00 (AKDT) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both AKST and CET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between AKST and CET is 08:00–08:00 AKST.