AKST to GMT Time Converter

Convert Alaska Standard Time (AKST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours ahead.

Anchorage · Alaska Standard Time
02:42:53
Monday, May 11, 2026
AKDT · UTC-08:00
London · Greenwich Mean Time
11:42:53
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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From: AKST (Anchorage)
To: GMT (London)
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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
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

When can AKST and GMT meet?

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AKST
GMT
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 08:00–09:00 AKST (17:00–18:00 GMT).

Hour-by-hour AKST to GMT conversion table

AKST time (Anchorage)GMT time (London)Status
00:00 Mon09:00 MonGMT working
01:00 Mon10:00 MonGMT working
02:00 Mon11:00 MonGMT working
03:00 Mon12:00 MonGMT working
04:00 Mon13:00 MonGMT working
05:00 Mon14:00 MonGMT working
06:00 Mon15:00 MonGMT working
07:00 Mon16:00 MonGMT working
08:00 Mon17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon18:00 MonAKST working
10:00 Mon19:00 MonAKST working
11:00 Mon20:00 MonAKST working
12:00 Mon21:00 MonAKST working
13:00 Mon22:00 MonAKST working
14:00 Mon23:00 MonAKST working
15:00 Mon00:00 TueAKST working
16:00 Mon01:00 TueAKST working
17:00 Mon02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon08:00 TueOff-hours both sides

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
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham

Sun today in Anchorage and London

Anchorage
Sunrise
05:23
Sunset
22:30
Solar noon
13:57
Daylight
17h 7m
London
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
20:39
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 23m

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Looking for local time? See time in Anchorage or time in London.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AKST and GMT right now?+
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is currently 9 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 GMT observe daylight saving time?+
AKST: observes daylight saving time. GMT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AKST and GMT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 AKST (17:00–18:00 GMT).
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 noon in Anchorage?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Anchorage (AKST), it is 21:00 Mon in London (GMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AKST and GMT?+
AKST maps to "America/Anchorage" in the IANA database. GMT maps to "Europe/London". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Anchorage ahead of or behind London?+
Whether Anchorage (AKST) is ahead of or behind London (GMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GMT is 9 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 GMT?+
AKST is UTC-08:00 (AKDT) and GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 GMT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between AKST and GMT is 08:00–09:00 AKST.