AKST to PST Converter
PST is 1 hour ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 10:00 AM PST.
PST is 1 hour ahead of AKST. To convert AKST to PST, add 1 hour to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 10:00 AM PST.
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
AKST to PST time conversion table
AKST to PST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | PST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 1:00 AM PST | night |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 2:00 AM PST | night |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 3:00 AM PST | night |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 4:00 AM PST | night |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 5:00 AM PST | night |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 6:00 AM PST | — |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 7:00 AM PST | — |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 8:00 AM PST | — |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 9:00 AM PST | — |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 10:00 AM PST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 11:00 AM PST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 12:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 1:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 2:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 3:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 4:00 PM PST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 5:00 PM PST | — |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 6:00 PM PST | — |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 7:00 PM PST | — |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 8:00 PM PST | — |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 9:00 PM PST | — |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 10:00 PM PST | night |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 11:00 PM PST | night |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 12:00 AM PST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to PST
Add 1 hour to the AKST time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 10:00 AM PST.
Across midnight: 11:00 PM AKST = 12:00 AM PST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and PST
The time difference between AKST and PST is 1 hour all year – PST is ahead of AKST.
AKST and PST 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).
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between AKST and PST
AKST and PST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM AKST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST, inside working hours for both.
AKST to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and PST?
PST is 1 hour ahead of AKST all year. 9:00 AM AKST = 10:00 AM PST.
What is 9 AM AKST in PST?
9:00 AM AKST is 10:00 AM PST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in PST?
12:00 PM AKST is 1:00 PM PST.
Is PST ahead of or behind AKST?
PST is 1 hour ahead of AKST, so it is later in PST 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 PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and PST?
AKST and PST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM AKST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST, inside working hours for both.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. 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.