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