AKST to EST Converter
EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 1:00 PM EST.
EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST. To convert AKST to EST, add 4 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 1:00 PM EST.
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
AKST to EST time conversion table
AKST to EST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 9:00 AM EST | — |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 10:00 AM EST | — |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 11:00 AM EST | — |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 12:00 PM EST | — |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 1:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 2:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 3:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 4:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 5:00 PM EST | — |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 6:00 PM EST | — |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 7:00 PM EST | — |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 8:00 PM EST | — |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 9:00 PM EST | — |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 10:00 PM EST | night |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 11:00 PM EST | night |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 12:00 AM EST | next day |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 1:00 AM EST | next day |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 2:00 AM EST | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 3:00 AM EST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to EST
Add 4 hours to the AKST time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 1:00 PM EST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 2:00 AM EST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and EST
The time difference between AKST and EST is 4 hours all year – EST is ahead of AKST.
AKST and EST during daylight saving time
- AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AKST (UTC−9) to AKDT (UTC−8).
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between AKST and EST
AKST and EST share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM AKST lands between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
AKST to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and EST?
EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST all year. 9:00 AM AKST = 1:00 PM EST.
What is 9 AM AKST in EST?
9:00 AM AKST is 1:00 PM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in EST?
12:00 PM AKST is 4:00 PM EST.
Is EST ahead of or behind AKST?
EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in EST than in AKST.
Does AKST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AKST to AKDT.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and EST?
AKST and EST share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM AKST lands between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.