Central European Time to US Alaska Time
Convert times between Central European Time (CET, UTC+1:00) and US Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9:00). US Alaska Time is 10 hours behind Central European Time in standard time.
UTC+1:00 / +2:00→UTC-9:00 / -8:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central European Time | CET / CEST | UTC+1:00 | UTC+2:00 | France / Germany |
| US Alaska Time | AKST / AKDT | UTC-9:00 | UTC-8:00 | United States |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (CET → AKST)
| Central European Time | US Alaska Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 2:00 PM (prev day) AKST |
| 6:00 AM CET | 8:00 PM (prev day) AKST |
| 9:00 AM CET | 11:00 PM (prev day) AKST |
| 12:00 PM CET | 2:00 AM AKST |
| 3:00 PM CET | 5:00 AM AKST |
| 6:00 PM CET | 8:00 AM AKST |
| 9:00 PM CET | 11:00 AM AKST |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- Central European Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to CEST (UTC+2:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
- US Alaska Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to AKDT (UTC-8:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert CET to AKST?
Add (-10) hours to the CET time to get AKST. For example, 9:00 AM CET = 11:00 PM AKST.
What is the current UTC offset for Central European Time?
Central European Time is UTC+1:00 during standard time (CET) and UTC+2:00 during summer daylight saving time (CEST).
Is US Alaska Time ahead or behind Central European Time?
US Alaska Time is 10 hours behind Central European Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between CET and AKST?
Due to the 10-hour difference, business-hours overlap may be limited. Use the live timezone converter to find a mutually convenient time.
Related Timezone Conversions
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