AST to AKST Converter
AKST is 5 hours behind AST
AST to AKST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in AKST
| AST | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Converting Atlantic Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) and Alaska Standard Time (AKST) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. AKST is 5 hours behind AST. AST is UTC-4, used in Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, while AKST is UTC-9, used in United States.
When converting from AST to AKST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM AST equals 4:00 AM AKST, 12:00 PM noon AST equals 7:00 AM AKST, and 5:00 PM AST equals 12:00 PM AKST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across AST and AKST
For professionals scheduling meetings between AST and AKST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 5 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
AST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to ADT (UTC-3) during summer months. AKST observes DST, switching to AKDT (UTC-8). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.