Alaska to Philippine Time Converter (AKST and AKDT)
Alaska is either 16 or 17 hours behind the Philippines, depending on the time of year.
During Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC-9), the Philippines is 17 hours ahead. During Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-8), the gap narrows to 16 hours ahead.
The Philippines stays on PHT (UTC+8) year-round with no seasonal changes.
Quick examples:
- 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 AM next day PHT
- 9:00 AM AKDT = 1:00 AM next day PHT
- 12:00 PM AKST = 5:00 AM next day PHT
- 5:00 PM AKST = 10:00 AM next day PHT
Full conversion tables are below.
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AKST to Philippine Time Conversion Table
Used from early November to mid-March. Time difference: Philippines is 17 hours ahead.
| AKST | PHT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM (same day) |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
AKDT to Philippine Time Conversion Table
Used from mid-March to early November. Time difference: Philippines is 16 hours ahead.
| AKDT | PHT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM (same day) |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Philippine Time to Alaska Time Conversion
For Filipino professionals working with Alaska-based clients. AKST applies early November to mid-March. AKDT applies mid-March to early November.
| PHT | AKST (Nov–Mar) | AKDT (Mar–Nov) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM (prev day) | 8:00 AM (prev day) |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM (prev day) | 9:00 AM (prev day) |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM (prev day) | 10:00 AM (prev day) |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM (prev day) | 11:00 AM (prev day) |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM (prev day) | 12:00 PM (prev day) |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM (prev day) | 1:00 PM (prev day) |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM (prev day) | 2:00 PM (prev day) |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM (prev day) | 3:00 PM (prev day) |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM (prev day) | 4:00 PM (prev day) |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM (prev day) | 5:00 PM (prev day) |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM (prev day) | 6:00 PM (prev day) |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM (prev day) | 7:00 PM (prev day) |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM (prev day) | 8:00 PM (prev day) |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM (prev day) | 9:00 PM (prev day) |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM (prev day) | 10:00 PM (prev day) |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM (prev day) | 11:00 PM (prev day) |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM (prev day) | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
For other US-to-Philippines conversions, the Eastern European Time to Philippine Time guide and the GST to PHT conversion guide cover additional time zones worth bookmarking.
What Is the Time Difference Between Alaska and the Philippines?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) runs at UTC-9. Philippine Time (PHT) runs at UTC+8. That’s a 17-hour gap with the Philippines always ahead.
From mid-March to early November, Alaska observes daylight saving time and moves to AKDT (UTC-8). The gap shrinks to 16 hours during this period.
The Philippines never adjusts its clocks, so the only variable is what Alaska is doing.
- AKST (early November to mid-March): Philippines is 17 hours ahead
- AKDT (mid-March to early November): Philippines is 16 hours ahead
Is Alaska 16 or 17 Hours Behind the Philippines?
Both — depending on the season.
Alaska is 17 hours behind the Philippines during Alaska Standard Time, which runs from early November through mid-March.
Alaska is 16 hours behind during Alaska Daylight Time, which runs from mid-March through early November.
Since the Philippines doesn’t observe daylight saving time, the shift is entirely on Alaska’s side. When Alaska springs forward in March, the gap closes by one hour. When it falls back in November, the gap widens again.
If you’re managing a remote team and want to understand how this gap affects scheduling and hiring decisions, this guide on the best time to hire Filipino remote workers is worth reading alongside the tables below.
Common AKST and AKDT to PHT Examples
These are the most frequently needed conversions for scheduling between Alaska and the Philippines.
During AKST (November to March) — 17-hour gap:
- 6:00 AM AKST = 11:00 PM PHT (same day)
- 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 AM PHT (next day)
- 12:00 PM AKST = 5:00 AM PHT (next day)
- 5:00 PM AKST = 10:00 AM PHT (next day)
- 8:00 PM AKST = 1:00 PM PHT (next day)
During AKDT (March to November) — 16-hour gap:
- 6:00 AM AKDT = 10:00 PM PHT (same day)
- 9:00 AM AKDT = 1:00 AM PHT (next day)
- 12:00 PM AKDT = 4:00 AM PHT (next day)
- 5:00 PM AKDT = 9:00 AM PHT (next day)
- 8:00 PM AKDT = 12:00 PM PHT (next day)
Scheduling Across a 16 to 17-Hour Gap
A gap this large means true overlap hours are limited — but they exist.
The most practical window for live meetings between Alaska and the Philippines is late afternoon in Alaska. A 4:00 to 6:00 PM AKST call lands at 9:00 to 11:00 AM PHT the next day — reasonable business hours on both sides.
During AKDT, the same Philippine morning hours correspond to 5:00 to 7:00 PM in Alaska the previous day.
For day-to-day async work, the gap is actually manageable. Tasks assigned at the end of the Alaska workday are ready when Alaska wakes up the next morning — a natural follow-the-sun workflow.
For a deeper look at how to structure this kind of arrangement, working with Filipino remote workers across different time zones covers the practical side of managing across large time differences.
FAQ
What time will it be in Alaska right now?
Alaska observes two time offsets depending on the season: AKST (UTC-9) from early November to mid-March, and AKDT (UTC-8) from mid-March to early November. To find the current Alaska time from Philippine Time, subtract 17 hours during AKST or 16 hours during AKDT. Use the PHT to Alaska table above for a full reference.
How far is Alaska from the Philippines?
Alaska and the Philippines are roughly 8,500 to 9,000 kilometers apart across the North Pacific. In time zone terms, the gap is 16 to 17 hours depending on whether Alaska is observing daylight saving time. Despite the distance, the time gap is workable for remote teams using asynchronous workflows.
How many hours behind is Alaska time?
Alaska is 17 hours behind Philippine Time during Alaska Standard Time (AKST, November to March), and 16 hours behind during Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, March to November). The Philippines does not observe daylight saving time, so all clock changes come from Alaska’s side.
Is the Philippines 12 hours ahead of the USA?
It depends on which US time zone you’re comparing. The Philippines (UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5), 16 hours ahead of Alaska Standard Time (UTC-9), and 18 hours ahead of Hawaii Standard Time (UTC-10). During US daylight saving periods, those gaps decrease by one hour. The Philippines is not uniformly 12 hours ahead of the US, the difference varies significantly by state and season.