GMT to AKST Time Converter

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

London · Greenwich Mean Time
17:18:48
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Anchorage · Alaska Standard Time
08:18:48
Monday, May 11, 2026
AKDT · UTC-08:00

Convert a specific time

From: GMT (London)
To: AKST (Anchorage)
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Daylight Saving status right now

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
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 GMT and AKST meet?

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GMT
AKST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in London (GMT). 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 17:00–18:00 GMT (08:00–09:00 AKST).

Hour-by-hour GMT to AKST conversion table

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

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and AKST right now?+
AKST (Alaska Standard Time) is currently 9 hours behind GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or AKST observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. AKST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and AKST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 GMT (08:00–09:00 AKST).
What time is it in Anchorage when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in London (GMT), it is 03:00 Mon in Anchorage (AKST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and AKST?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" 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 London ahead of or behind Anchorage?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Anchorage (AKST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AKST is 9 hours behind GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and AKST?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) 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 GMT and AKST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between GMT and AKST is 17:00–18:00 GMT.