IST to AKST Time Converter

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

Mumbai · India Standard Time
10:37:49
Saturday, May 23, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30
Anchorage · Alaska Standard Time
21:07:49
Friday, May 22, 2026
AKDT · UTC-08:00

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From: IST (Mumbai)
To: AKST (Anchorage)
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Daylight Saving status right now

IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 IST and AKST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Mumbai (IST). 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 IST (18:30–18:30 AKST).

Hour-by-hour IST to AKST conversion table

IST time (Mumbai)AKST time (Anchorage)Status
00:00 Sat10:30 FriAKST working
01:00 Sat11:30 FriAKST working
02:00 Sat12:30 FriAKST working
03:00 Sat13:30 FriAKST working
04:00 Sat14:30 FriAKST working
05:00 Sat15:30 FriAKST working
06:00 Sat16:30 FriAKST working
07:00 Sat17:30 FriOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sat18:30 FriOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sat19:30 FriIST working
10:00 Sat20:30 FriIST working
11:00 Sat21:30 FriIST working
12:00 Sat22:30 FriIST working
13:00 Sat23:30 FriIST working
14:00 Sat00:30 SatIST working
15:00 Sat01:30 SatIST working
16:00 Sat02:30 SatIST working
17:00 Sat03:30 SatOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sat04:30 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sat05:30 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sat06:30 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sat07:30 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat08:30 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sat09:30 SatAKST 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

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
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 Mumbai and Anchorage

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
19:10
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 7m
Anchorage
Sunrise
04:56
Sunset
22:58
Solar noon
13:57
Daylight
18h 2m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between IST and AKST right now?+
AKST (Alaska Standard Time) is currently 13h 30m behind IST (India Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does IST or AKST observe daylight saving time?+
IST: does not observe daylight saving time. AKST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IST and AKST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 IST (18:30–18:30 AKST).
What time is it in Anchorage when it is 12:00 noon in Mumbai?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Mumbai (IST), it is 22:30 Fri in Anchorage (AKST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for IST and AKST?+
IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata" 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 Mumbai ahead of or behind Anchorage?+
Whether Mumbai (IST) is ahead of or behind Anchorage (AKST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AKST is 13h 30m behind IST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for IST and AKST?+
IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30) 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 IST and AKST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between IST and AKST is 08:00–08:00 IST.