AKST to EST Converter & Meeting Planner
Quick answer: 9:00 AM AKST = 1:00 PM EST (fixed -09:00 standard offset — not DST-adjusted). Use the interactive converter below for DST-aware local-time scheduling.
Planning a call or meeting between Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and Eastern Standard Time (EST)? You need to account for the standard time difference. Eastern Standard Time is normally 4 hours ahead of Alaska Standard Time. Whether you are coordinating between teams in Anchorage and Fairbanks and New York and Toronto, our live tool has you covered. Use our interactive overlap studio below to find the perfect waking hours for both regions, taking into account any seasonal Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes.
24-Hour Conversion Table
Quick reference: 12:00 AM AKST = 4:00 AM EST. The full 24-hour AKST to EST table below uses fixed standard offsets for exact abbreviation searches.
Example: 3:00 PM AKST = 7:00 PM EST.
| AKST Time | EST Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (00:00) | 4:00 AM (04:00) |
| 1:00 AM (01:00) | 5:00 AM (05:00) |
| 2:00 AM (02:00) | 6:00 AM (06:00) |
| 3:00 AM (03:00) | 7:00 AM (07:00) |
| 4:00 AM (04:00) | 8:00 AM (08:00) |
| 5:00 AM (05:00) | 9:00 AM (09:00) |
| 6:00 AM (06:00) | 10:00 AM (10:00) |
| 7:00 AM (07:00) | 11:00 AM (11:00) |
| 8:00 AM (08:00) | 12:00 PM (12:00) |
| 9:00 AM (09:00) | 1:00 PM (13:00) |
| 10:00 AM (10:00) | 2:00 PM (14:00) |
| 11:00 AM (11:00) | 3:00 PM (15:00) |
| 12:00 PM (12:00) | 4:00 PM (16:00) |
| 1:00 PM (13:00) | 5:00 PM (17:00) |
| 2:00 PM (14:00) | 6:00 PM (18:00) |
| 3:00 PM (15:00) | 7:00 PM (19:00) |
| 4:00 PM (16:00) | 8:00 PM (20:00) |
| 5:00 PM (17:00) | 9:00 PM (21:00) |
| 6:00 PM (18:00) | 10:00 PM (22:00) |
| 7:00 PM (19:00) | 11:00 PM (23:00) |
| 8:00 PM (20:00) | 12:00 AM (00:00)+1 day |
| 9:00 PM (21:00) | 1:00 AM (01:00)+1 day |
| 10:00 PM (22:00) | 2:00 AM (02:00)+1 day |
| 11:00 PM (23:00) | 3:00 AM (03:00)+1 day |
Best time to call New York from Anchorage
For most work calls, compare the normal business day in Anchorage (AKST) with the business day in New York (EST). AKST commonly covers North America, Alaska, while EST is mainly associated with North America, Caribbean, Central America.
⚠️ Note: 2026-07-05 is not a normal workday in one or both regions based on their configured calendar. The overlap below should be treated as a reference, not a guaranteed office-hours window.
✅ The most practical overlap on 2026-07-05 is usually 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM AKST, which corresponds to 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST. This window sits inside the typical AKST workday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and the EST workday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
- DST Safety: AKST or EST may shift during Daylight Saving Time. Always confirm the converted time for your specific date.
- US Equity Markets (NYSE/NASDAQ) - Local AKST Hours: 05:30-12:00 local time in Anchorage.
- NYSE & NASDAQ: 09:30-16:00 local time in New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and EST?
During standard time, Eastern Standard Time is 4 hours ahead of Alaska Standard Time.
Does Alaska observe Daylight Saving Time?
Most of Alaska observes Daylight Saving Time, transitioning from Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC-09:00) to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00) on the second Sunday in March. Clocks revert to AKST on the first Sunday in November, following the same DST schedule as the contiguous United States.
Is all of Alaska on Alaska Standard Time?
Almost all of Alaska uses AKST, but the westernmost Aleutian Island communities — those located west of 169° 30′ W longitude — observe Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HST, UTC-10:00) instead. This exception reflects their extreme western geographic position, which places them closer in solar time to Hawaii than to Anchorage.
Is EST the same as Eastern Time (ET)?
Not exactly. 'Eastern Time' (ET) is a broad geographical term. EST is the specific UTC-05:00 offset used in winter, while EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is the UTC-04:00 offset used during summer.
Does Florida use EST?
Most of Florida is in the Eastern Time Zone. However, the western part of the Florida Panhandle operates on Central Time (CST/CDT).