AKST to EST Time Converter
EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST right now. 9:00 AM in AKST is 1:00 PM in EST.
Time now: AKST and EST
EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
AKST to EST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| AKST | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between AKST and EST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM AKST = 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Does the time difference between AKST and EST change?
No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST all year.
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM in EST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in EST is 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM in AKST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AKST and EST?
EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert AKST to EST?
Add 4 hours to the AKST time to get the EST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in AKST is 1:00 PM in EST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in EST?
It is 6:12 PM in EST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 2:12 PM in AKST.
Does the time difference between AKST and EST change during the year?
No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST all year.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and EST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM AKST = 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does EST mean?
Eastern Time is EST (UTC-05:00) in winter and EDT (UTC-04:00) in summer.