How many hours is IST ahead of AKST?
As abbreviations, AKST is always 14.5 hours behind of IST: IST is UTC+5:30 and AKST is UTC−9. To convert, subtract 14.5 hours.
Check which label you actually need: AKST (Alaska Time is on AKDT today). A time written with an abbreviation that is not in use is usually meant as the local time, so convert between the places instead: right now AKST is 13.5 hours behind of IST.
When the IST to AKST time difference changes
For most of the year AKST is 13.5 hours behind of IST. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, AKST is 14.5 hours behind of IST instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
| Dates | AKST vs IST | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 8 March 2026 to 31 October 2026 | 13.5 hours behind | 238 days |
| 1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026 | 14.5 hours behind | 61 days |
| 1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027 | 14.5 hours behind | 72 days |
| 14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027 | 13.5 hours behind | 238 days |
| 7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027 | 14.5 hours behind | 55 days |
Calling hours for IST and AKST
- When AKST is 13.5 hours behind of IST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; one side has to take the call outside office hours.
- When AKST is 14.5 hours behind of IST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; one side has to take the call outside office hours.