MST to AKST Converter
AKST is 2 hours behind MST. 9:00 AM MST = 7:00 AM AKST.
AKST is 2 hours behind MST. To convert MST to AKST, subtract 2 hours from the MST time: 9:00 AM MST = 7:00 AM AKST.
MST (Mountain Time) is used in Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Calgary, Edmonton; Phoenix (Arizona) all year. AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
Most of Arizona uses MST all year and does not switch to MDT.
MST to AKST time conversion table
MST to AKST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| MST | AKST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM MST | 10:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM MST | 11:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM MST | 12:00 AM AKST | night |
| 3:00 AM MST | 1:00 AM AKST | night |
| 4:00 AM MST | 2:00 AM AKST | night |
| 5:00 AM MST | 3:00 AM AKST | night |
| 6:00 AM MST | 4:00 AM AKST | night |
| 7:00 AM MST | 5:00 AM AKST | night |
| 8:00 AM MST | 6:00 AM AKST | — |
| 9:00 AM MST | 7:00 AM AKST | — |
| 10:00 AM MST | 8:00 AM AKST | — |
| 11:00 AM MST | 9:00 AM AKST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM MST | 10:00 AM AKST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM MST | 11:00 AM AKST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM MST | 12:00 PM AKST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM MST | 1:00 PM AKST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM MST | 2:00 PM AKST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM MST | 3:00 PM AKST | — |
| 6:00 PM MST | 4:00 PM AKST | — |
| 7:00 PM MST | 5:00 PM AKST | — |
| 8:00 PM MST | 6:00 PM AKST | — |
| 9:00 PM MST | 7:00 PM AKST | — |
| 10:00 PM MST | 8:00 PM AKST | — |
| 11:00 PM MST | 9:00 PM AKST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert MST to AKST
Subtract 2 hours from the MST time to get AKST.
Example: 9:00 AM MST = 7:00 AM AKST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM MST = 11:00 PM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between MST and AKST
The time difference between MST and AKST is 2 hours all year – AKST is behind MST.
MST and AKST during daylight saving time
- MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between MST and AKST
MST and AKST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM MST lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AKST, inside working hours for both.
MST to AKST FAQ
What is the time difference between MST and AKST?
AKST is 2 hours behind MST all year. 9:00 AM MST = 7:00 AM AKST.
What is 9 AM MST in AKST?
9:00 AM MST is 7:00 AM AKST.
What is 12 PM (noon) MST in AKST?
12:00 PM MST is 10:00 AM AKST.
Is AKST ahead of or behind MST?
AKST is 2 hours behind MST, so it is earlier in AKST than in MST.
Does MST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between MST and AKST?
MST and AKST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM MST lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AKST, inside working hours for both.
Is MT the same as MST?
MST is the winter (standard) name of Mountain Time (MT). From March to November the same clocks are called MDT. 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.