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Australian Western Time to US Alaska Time

Convert times between Australian Western Time (AWST, UTC+8:00) and US Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9:00). US Alaska Time is 17 hours behind Australian Western Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 16 hours.

UTC+8:00UTC-9:00 / -8:00
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UTC Offset Reference

TimezoneAbbreviationStandard offsetDST offsetCountry
Australian Western TimeAWSTUTC+8:00Australia
US Alaska TimeAKST / AKDTUTC-9:00UTC-8:00United States

* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.

Standard Time Conversion (AWSTAKST)

Australian Western TimeUS Alaska Time
12:00 AM AWST7:00 AM (prev day) AKST
6:00 AM AWST1:00 PM (prev day) AKST
9:00 AM AWST4:00 PM (prev day) AKST
12:00 PM AWST7:00 PM (prev day) AKST
3:00 PM AWST10:00 PM (prev day) AKST
6:00 PM AWST1:00 AM AKST
9:00 PM AWST4:00 AM AKST

Summer (DST) Conversion (AWSTAKDT)

Australian Western Time (summer)US Alaska Time (summer)
12:00 AM AWST8:00 AM (prev day) AKDT
6:00 AM AWST2:00 PM (prev day) AKDT
9:00 AM AWST5:00 PM (prev day) AKDT
12:00 PM AWST8:00 PM (prev day) AKDT
3:00 PM AWST11:00 PM (prev day) AKDT
6:00 PM AWST2:00 AM AKDT
9:00 PM AWST5:00 AM AKDT

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes

  • US Alaska Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to AKDT (UTC-8:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
  • The offset difference shifts between 17h (standard) and 16h (DST season). Always verify the current offset using the live converter below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert AWST to AKST?
Add (-17) hours to the AWST time to get AKST. For example, 9:00 AM AWST = 4:00 PM AKST.
What is the current UTC offset for Australian Western Time?
Australian Western Time is always UTC+8:00 (AWST) — it does not observe DST.
Is US Alaska Time ahead or behind Australian Western Time?
US Alaska Time is 17 hours behind Australian Western Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between AWST and AKST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM AWST / 4:00 PM (prev day) AKST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.

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