Convert AKST to JST — Time Difference Between Alaska Standard Time and Japan Standard Time

How to Convert AKST to JST

Drag the slider on the AKST timeline to pick your time — the JST time updates instantly. You can also click the time display to type a specific hour or pick one from the 15-minute interval dropdown, and use the date picker to check a different day.

What Is the Time Difference Between AKST and JST?

Japan Standard Time (JST) is 18 hours ahead of Alaska Standard Time (AKST). To convert, add 18 hours — for example, 9:00 AM AKST is 3:00 AM (next day) JST.

AKST to JST Quick Reference

AKST to JST Meeting Planner

Use the color-coded table above to find overlapping work hours between Anchorage and Tokyo. Amber rows mark daytime hours — pick a slot that falls in amber on both sides for a meeting that works for everyone.

Why Trust This AKST to JST Converter?

Timezoney uses the IANA Time Zone Database — the same source that powers your phone and computer — so every conversion handles daylight saving transitions and half-hour offsets automatically.