PST to AKST Converter
AKST is 1 hour behind PST. 9:00 AM PST = 8:00 AM AKST.
AKST is 1 hour behind PST. To convert PST to AKST, subtract 1 hour from the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 8:00 AM AKST.
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
PST to AKST time conversion table
PST to AKST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | AKST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 11:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM PST | 12:00 AM AKST | night |
| 2:00 AM PST | 1:00 AM AKST | night |
| 3:00 AM PST | 2:00 AM AKST | night |
| 4:00 AM PST | 3:00 AM AKST | night |
| 5:00 AM PST | 4:00 AM AKST | night |
| 6:00 AM PST | 5:00 AM AKST | night |
| 7:00 AM PST | 6:00 AM AKST | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 7:00 AM AKST | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 8:00 AM AKST | — |
| 10:00 AM PST | 9:00 AM AKST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM AKST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM PST | 11:00 AM AKST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM PST | 12:00 PM AKST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM PST | 1:00 PM AKST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM AKST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM AKST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM PST | 4:00 PM AKST | — |
| 6:00 PM PST | 5:00 PM AKST | — |
| 7:00 PM PST | 6:00 PM AKST | — |
| 8:00 PM PST | 7:00 PM AKST | — |
| 9:00 PM PST | 8:00 PM AKST | — |
| 10:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM AKST | — |
| 11:00 PM PST | 10:00 PM AKST | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to AKST
Subtract 1 hour from the PST time to get AKST.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 8:00 AM AKST.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM PST = 11:00 PM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and AKST
The time difference between PST and AKST is 1 hour all year – AKST is behind PST.
PST and AKST during daylight saving time
- 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).
- 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 PST and AKST
PST and AKST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM AKST, inside working hours for both.
PST to AKST FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and AKST?
AKST is 1 hour behind PST all year. 9:00 AM PST = 8:00 AM AKST.
What is 9 AM PST in AKST?
9:00 AM PST is 8:00 AM AKST.
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in AKST?
12:00 PM PST is 11:00 AM AKST.
Is AKST ahead of or behind PST?
AKST is 1 hour behind PST, so it is earlier in AKST than in PST.
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.
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 PST and AKST?
PST and AKST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM AKST, 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.