US Central Time to US Alaska Time
Convert times between US Central Time (CST, UTC-6:00) and US Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9:00). US Alaska Time is 3 hours behind US Central Time in standard time.
UTC-6:00 / -5:00→UTC-9:00 / -8:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Central Time | CST / CDT | UTC-6:00 | UTC-5:00 | United States |
| 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 (CST → AKST)
| US Central Time | US Alaska Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 9:00 PM (prev day) AKST |
| 6:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM AKST |
| 9:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM AKST |
| 12:00 PM CST | 9:00 AM AKST |
| 3:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM AKST |
| 6:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM AKST |
| 9:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM AKST |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- US Central Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to CDT (UTC-5:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
- 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 CST to AKST?
Add (-3) hours to the CST time to get AKST. For example, 9:00 AM CST = 6:00 AM AKST.
What is the current UTC offset for US Central Time?
US Central Time is UTC-6:00 during standard time (CST) and UTC-5:00 during summer daylight saving time (CDT).
Is US Alaska Time ahead or behind US Central Time?
US Alaska Time is 3 hours behind US Central Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between CST and AKST?
A good overlap window is around 12:00 PM CST / 9:00 AM AKST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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