12pm in Alaska Standard Time is 5am in Japan Standard Time on the next day.

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between Alaska Standard Time and Japan Standard Time. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between Alaska Standard Time and Japan Standard Time?

Alaska Standard Time is 17 hours behind Japan Standard Time right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.

When it's 12pm in Alaska Standard Time, what time is it in Japan Standard Time?

12pm in Alaska Standard Time is 5am in Japan Standard Time on the next day. It lands deep outside working hours in Japan Standard Time — see the best time to meet below for a friendlier slot. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

What's the best time for a call between Alaska Standard Time and Japan Standard Time?

4pm–5pm in Alaska Standard Time lines up with 9am–10am in Japan Standard Time the next day — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — AKDT and JST — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.

Why is the date sometimes different on each side?

When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.