AKST to IST Time Converter

Convert Alaska Standard Time (AKST) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 13h 30m ahead.

Anchorage · Alaska Standard Time
05:17:55
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
AKDT · UTC-08:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
18:47:55
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: AKST (Anchorage)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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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
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: AKST observes DST while IST does not. The 13.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when AKST starts or ends DST.

When can AKST and IST meet?

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AKST
IST
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 business-hours overlap exists between AKST and IST.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour AKST to IST conversion table

AKST time (Anchorage)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Tue13:30 TueIST working
01:00 Tue14:30 TueIST working
02:00 Tue15:30 TueIST working
03:00 Tue16:30 TueIST working
04:00 Tue17:30 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue18:30 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue19:30 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue20:30 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue21:30 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue22:30 TueAKST working
10:00 Tue23:30 TueAKST working
11:00 Tue00:30 WedAKST working
12:00 Tue01:30 WedAKST working
13:00 Tue02:30 WedAKST working
14:00 Tue03:30 WedAKST working
15:00 Tue04:30 WedAKST working
16:00 Tue05:30 WedAKST working
17:00 Tue06:30 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue07:30 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue08:30 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue09:30 WedIST working
21:00 Tue10:30 WedIST working
22:00 Tue11:30 WedIST working
23:00 Tue12:30 WedIST 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
India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata

Sun today in Anchorage and Mumbai

Anchorage
Sunrise
05:03
Sunset
22:51
Solar noon
13:57
Daylight
17h 48m
Mumbai
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
19:08
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 4m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AKST and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 13h 30m 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 IST observe daylight saving time?+
AKST: observes daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AKST and IST?+
AKST and IST have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Anchorage?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Anchorage (AKST), it is 01:30 Wed in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AKST and IST?+
AKST maps to "America/Anchorage" in the IANA database. IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Anchorage ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Anchorage (AKST) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 13h 30m 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 IST?+
AKST is UTC-08:00 (AKDT) and IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30). 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 IST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between AKST and IST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.