EST to AKST Converter
AKST is 4 hours behind EST
EST to AKST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in AKST
| EST | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Converting Eastern Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time
Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Alaska Standard Time (AKST) are separated by a 4 hours time difference. AKST is 4 hours behind EST. EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica, while AKST is UTC-9, used in United States.
When converting from EST to AKST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EST equals 5:00 AM AKST, 12:00 PM noon EST equals 8:00 AM AKST, and 5:00 PM EST equals 1:00 PM AKST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across EST and AKST
For professionals scheduling meetings between EST 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 4 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
EST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EDT (UTC-4) 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.