WET to AKST Time Converter
AKST is 9 hours behind WET. Portugal and the Canary Islands are currently on WEST (UTC+1:00), and Alaska is currently on AKDT (UTC-8:00).
Best Time to Call Between WET and AKST
Standard 9-to-5 hours in these two zones never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM WET, which is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM AKST.
both at work WET only AKST only neither — hours along the strip are WET.
Common Times Converted
WET on the left, AKST on the right.
WET to AKST: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both zones are at work.
| WET | AKST | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM prev day | AKST only |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | AKST only |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | WET only |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM | WET only |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | WET only |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | WET only |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM | WET only |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM | WET only |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | WET only |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | WET only |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | AKST only |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | AKST only |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | AKST only |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | AKST only |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | AKST only |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM | AKST only |
What WET and AKST Actually Are
WET — Western European Time
Lisbon, Porto, the Canary Islands. Standing at UTC as written, and the region does change its clocks, so its live offset moves by an hour twice a year. The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, to WET.
Portugal moved to Central European Time in 1992 and switched back four years later, after finding that later sunrises hurt more than later sunsets helped.
AKST — Alaska Standard Time
Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau. Standing at UTC-9:00 as written, and the region does change its clocks, so its live offset moves by an hour twice a year. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to AKST.
Alaska compressed four time zones into one in 1983, moving most of the state onto a single clock to keep business hours aligned with the rest of the country.
What This Means in Practice
Both sides change clocks, on different dates
Both regions observe daylight saving but do not switch on the same day, so for a week or two each spring and fall the gap between them is an hour different from the rest of the year. Those short windows are where recurring invitations quietly break.
Major Cities in Each Zone
Cities on WET
Cities on AKST
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and AKST?
AKST is 9 hours behind WET.
What is 9:00 AM WET in AKST?
9:00 AM WET is 12:00 AM AKST.
What are the best hours to schedule a call between WET and AKST?
Standard business hours in these two zones do not overlap at all, so one side has to work outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM WET, which is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM AKST.
Does the difference between WET and AKST change during the year?
Yes. Both regions observe daylight saving, and they do not switch on the same dates, so the gap shifts by an hour at least twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026.