AKST to HST Time Converter
HST is 1 hour behind AKST right now. 9:00 AM in AKST is 8:00 AM in HST.
Time now: AKST and HST
HST is 1 hour behind AKST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
AKST to HST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| AKST | HST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to meet between AKST and HST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM AKST = 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM HST
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between AKST and HST change?
Yes. Right now HST is 1 hour behind AKST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. HST is 2 hours behind AKST from then (it was 1 hour before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. HST is 1 hour behind AKST from then (it was 2 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in HST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in HST is 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in AKST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AKST and HST?
HST is 1 hour behind AKST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert AKST to HST?
Subtract 1 hour from the AKST time to get the HST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in AKST is 8:00 AM in HST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in HST?
It is 1:12 PM in HST 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 HST change during the year?
Yes. Right now HST is 1 hour behind AKST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. HST is 2 hours behind AKST from then (it was 1 hour before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. HST is 1 hour behind AKST from then (it was 2 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and HST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM AKST = 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM HST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does HST mean?
Hawaii does not use daylight saving time.