Singapore Time to US Alaska Time
Convert times between Singapore Time (SGT, UTC+8:00) and US Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9:00). US Alaska Time is 17 hours behind Singapore Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 16 hours.
UTC+8:00→UTC-9:00 / -8:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Time | SGT | UTC+8:00 | — | Singapore |
| 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 (SGT → AKST)
| Singapore Time | US Alaska Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM SGT | 7:00 AM (prev day) AKST |
| 6:00 AM SGT | 1:00 PM (prev day) AKST |
| 9:00 AM SGT | 4:00 PM (prev day) AKST |
| 12:00 PM SGT | 7:00 PM (prev day) AKST |
| 3:00 PM SGT | 10:00 PM (prev day) AKST |
| 6:00 PM SGT | 1:00 AM AKST |
| 9:00 PM SGT | 4:00 AM AKST |
Summer (DST) Conversion (SGT → AKDT)
| Singapore Time (summer) | US Alaska Time (summer) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM SGT | 8:00 AM (prev day) AKDT |
| 6:00 AM SGT | 2:00 PM (prev day) AKDT |
| 9:00 AM SGT | 5:00 PM (prev day) AKDT |
| 12:00 PM SGT | 8:00 PM (prev day) AKDT |
| 3:00 PM SGT | 11:00 PM (prev day) AKDT |
| 6:00 PM SGT | 2:00 AM AKDT |
| 9:00 PM SGT | 5:00 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 SGT to AKST?
Add (-17) hours to the SGT time to get AKST. For example, 9:00 AM SGT = 4:00 PM AKST.
What is the current UTC offset for Singapore Time?
Singapore Time is always UTC+8:00 (SGT) — it does not observe DST.
Is US Alaska Time ahead or behind Singapore Time?
US Alaska Time is 17 hours behind Singapore Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between SGT and AKST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM SGT / 4:00 PM (prev day) AKST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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