EST to AKST Time Converter
AKST is 4 hours behind EST right now. 9:00 AM in EST is 5:00 AM in AKST.
Time now: EST and AKST
AKST is 4 hours behind EST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
EST to AKST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| EST | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Best time to meet between EST and AKST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST = 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM AKST
Does the time difference between EST and AKST change?
No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so AKST is 4 hours behind EST all year.
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in EST is 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM in AKST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM in EST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and AKST?
AKST is 4 hours behind EST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert EST to AKST?
Subtract 4 hours from the EST time to get the AKST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in EST is 5:00 AM in AKST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in AKST?
It is 2:59 PM in AKST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 6:59 PM in EST.
Does the time difference between EST and AKST change during the year?
No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so AKST is 4 hours behind EST all year.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and AKST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST = 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM AKST. 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.