AKST to PET Converter & Meeting Planner
Quick answer: 9:00 AM AKST = 1:00 PM PET (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 Peru Time (PET)? You need to account for the standard time difference. Peru Time is normally 4 hours ahead of Alaska Standard Time. Whether you are coordinating between teams in Anchorage and Fairbanks and Lima and Arequipa, 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 PET. The full 24-hour AKST to PET table below uses fixed standard offsets for exact abbreviation searches.
Example: 3:00 PM AKST = 7:00 PM PET.
| AKST Time | PET 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 Lima from Anchorage
For most work calls, compare the normal business day in Anchorage (AKST) with the business day in Lima (PET). AKST commonly covers North America, Alaska, while PET is mainly associated with South 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 - 3:00 PM AKST, which corresponds to 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM PET. This window sits inside the typical AKST workday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and the PET workday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
- DST Safety: AKST or PET 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.
- Lima Stock Exchange (BVL): 09:00-15:00 local time in Lima.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and PET?
During standard time, Peru 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.
Does Peru observe Daylight Saving Time?
Peru does not observe Daylight Saving Time and has not done so since 1994. PET remains fixed at UTC-05:00 throughout the entire year, with no seasonal clock changes affecting business hours, market schedules, or international coordination.
How does Peru Time (PET) align with the US?
PET (UTC-05:00) is identical to US Eastern Standard Time (EST) during the Northern Hemisphere winter — Lima and New York run on the exact same clock. When the US shifts to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00) in summer, PET falls one hour behind, but a full shared workday between Peru and the US East Coast remains entirely achievable without scheduling concessions on either side.