US Alaska Time to Greenwich Mean Time
Convert times between US Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9:00) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0:00). Greenwich Mean Time is 9 hours ahead of US Alaska Time in standard time.
UTC-9:00 / -8:00→UTC+0:00 / +1:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Alaska Time | AKST / AKDT | UTC-9:00 | UTC-8:00 | United States |
| Greenwich Mean Time | GMT / BST | UTC+0:00 | UTC+1:00 | United Kingdom |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (AKST → GMT)
| US Alaska Time | Greenwich Mean Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 9:00 AM GMT |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 3:00 PM GMT |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 6:00 PM GMT |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 9:00 PM GMT |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 12:00 AM (next day) GMT |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 3:00 AM (next day) GMT |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 6:00 AM (next day) GMT |
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.
- Greenwich Mean Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to BST (UTC+1:00) roughly from month 3 to 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert AKST to GMT?
Add 9 hours to the AKST time to get GMT. For example, 9:00 AM AKST = 6:00 PM GMT.
What is the current UTC offset for US Alaska Time?
US Alaska Time is UTC-9:00 during standard time (AKST) and UTC-8:00 during summer daylight saving time (AKDT).
Is Greenwich Mean Time ahead or behind US Alaska Time?
Greenwich Mean Time is 9 hours ahead of US Alaska Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between AKST and GMT?
Due to the 9-hour difference, business-hours overlap may be limited. Use the live timezone converter to find a mutually convenient time.
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