MSK to AKST Time Converter
AKST is 12 hours behind MSK right now. 9:00 AM in MSK is 9:00 PM in AKST (the day before).
Time now: MSK and AKST
AKST is 12 hours behind MSK right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 11 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
MSK to AKST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| MSK | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
Best time to meet between MSK and AKST
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM MSK = 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM AKST
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM MSK = 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM AKST
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 MSK and AKST change?
Yes. Right now AKST is 12 hours behind MSK. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 11 hours behind MSK from then (it was 12 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AKST is 12 hours behind MSK from then (it was 11 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in MSK is 9:00 PM (previous day) to 6:00 AM in AKST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM (next day) in MSK.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between MSK and AKST?
AKST is 12 hours behind MSK right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 11 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert MSK to AKST?
Subtract 12 hours from the MSK time to get the AKST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in MSK is 9:00 PM in AKST (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in AKST?
It is 3:01 PM in AKST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 3:01 AM in MSK.
Does the time difference between MSK and AKST change during the year?
Yes. Right now AKST is 12 hours behind MSK. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 11 hours behind MSK from then (it was 12 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AKST is 12 hours behind MSK from then (it was 11 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between MSK and AKST?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM MSK = 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM AKST.