Time Difference Between Alaska Time and London
As of 31 August 2026, London is 9 hours ahead of Alaska Time. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, London, United Kingdom ranges from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead relative to Alaska Time, United States. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Alaska Time, United States
14:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-8 · AKDT · America/Anchorage
London, United Kingdom
+9h23:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC+1 · Europe/London
London is 9 hours ahead of Alaska Time.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Time | Monday, August 31, 2026 | AKDTAmerica/Anchorage | UTC-8 | Active now |
| London | Monday, August 31, 2026 | Europe/London | UTC+1 | Active now |
Alaska Time: Covers all of Alaska. Switches between AKST (UTC-9) and AKDT (UTC-8) with daylight saving.
Hour by hour: Alaska Time to London
Every hour of today in Alaska Time and what it is in London. Highlighted rows fall inside London working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Alaska Time | London |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 09:00 |
| 01:00 | 10:00 |
| 02:00 | 11:00 |
| 03:00 | 12:00 |
| 04:00 | 13:00 |
| 05:00 | 14:00 |
| 06:00 | 15:00 |
| 07:00 | 16:00 |
| 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 10:00 | 19:00 |
| 11:00 | 20:00 |
| Alaska Time | London |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 21:00 |
| 13:00 | 22:00 |
| 14:00 | 23:00 |
| 15:00 | 00:00next day |
| 16:00 | 01:00next day |
| 17:00 | 02:00next day |
| 18:00 | 03:00next day |
| 19:00 | 04:00next day |
| 20:00 | 05:00next day |
| 21:00 | 06:00next day |
| 22:00 | 07:00next day |
| 23:00 | 08:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in Alaska Time and London never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–12:00 in Alaska Time (17:00–21:00 in London)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
London puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+1 to UTC. After that date, London is 8 hours ahead of Alaska Time — instead of 9 hours ahead, as it is today.
Alaska Time puts its clocks back on Sunday, November 1, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-8 to UTC-9. The gap between Alaska Time and London stays at 9 hours because both places change at the same time.
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Alaska Time and London: common questions
What is the time difference between Alaska Time and London?
As of 31 August 2026, London is 9 hours ahead of Alaska Time. The gap is not fixed: across the year, London ranges from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead relative to Alaska Time, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Alaska Time, what time is it in London?
It is 06:00 PM in London, United Kingdom. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is London ahead of or behind Alaska Time?
London is ahead of Alaska Time by 9 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in London starts and ends earlier in Alaska Time terms.
Do Alaska Time and London observe daylight saving time?
Both Alaska Time and London change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, London ranges from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead relative to Alaska Time.
What is the best time to call London from Alaska Time?
Standard working hours in Alaska Time and London do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Alaska Time or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Alaska Time, United States (UTC-8) and London, United Kingdom (UTC+1) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.