CET to AKST Time Converter

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

Paris · Central European Time
09:34:16
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Anchorage · Alaska Standard Time
23:34:16
Thursday, May 21, 2026
AKDT · UTC-08:00

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

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
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

When can CET and AKST meet?

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CET
AKST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). 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 18:00–18:00 CET (08:00–08:00 AKST).

Hour-by-hour CET to AKST conversion table

CET time (Paris)AKST time (Anchorage)Status
00:00 Fri14:00 ThuAKST working
01:00 Fri15:00 ThuAKST working
02:00 Fri16:00 ThuAKST working
03:00 Fri17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Fri18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Fri19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Fri20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Fri21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Fri22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Fri23:00 ThuCET working
10:00 Fri00:00 FriCET working
11:00 Fri01:00 FriCET working
12:00 Fri02:00 FriCET working
13:00 Fri03:00 FriCET working
14:00 Fri04:00 FriCET working
15:00 Fri05:00 FriCET working
16:00 Fri06:00 FriCET working
17:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri09:00 FriAKST working
20:00 Fri10:00 FriAKST working
21:00 Fri11:00 FriAKST working
22:00 Fri12:00 FriAKST working
23:00 Fri13:00 FriAKST 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

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

Sun today in Paris and Anchorage

Paris
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
21:35
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 33m
Anchorage
Sunrise
04:58
Sunset
22:56
Solar noon
13:57
Daylight
17h 57m

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

Frequently asked questions

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