5pm in Alaska Time is 9am in China Time on the next day.

Frequently asked

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

What is the time difference between Alaska Time and China Time?

Alaska Time is 16 hours behind China 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 5pm in Alaska Time, what time is it in China Time?

5pm in Alaska Time is 9am in China Time on the next day. It falls outside the 9-to-5 in Alaska Time but lands inside working hours in China Time. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

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

There's no comfortable 9-to-5 overlap between Alaska Time and China Time — they sit on opposite sides of the planet's working day. Plan for an early or late call on one side, or hand work off asynchronously.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — AKDT and CST — 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.