EST to AKST Converter & Meeting Planner
Quick answer: 9:00 AM EST = 5:00 AM AKST (fixed -05:00 standard offset — not DST-adjusted). Use the interactive converter below for DST-aware local-time scheduling.
Planning a call or meeting between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Alaska Standard Time (AKST)? You need to account for the standard time difference. Alaska Standard Time is normally 4 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. Whether you are coordinating between teams in New York and Toronto and Anchorage and Fairbanks, 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 EST = 8:00 PM AKST. The full 24-hour EST to AKST table below uses fixed standard offsets for exact abbreviation searches.
Example: 3:00 PM EST = 11:00 AM AKST.
| EST Time | AKST Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (00:00) | 8:00 PM (20:00)-1 day |
| 1:00 AM (01:00) | 9:00 PM (21:00)-1 day |
| 2:00 AM (02:00) | 10:00 PM (22:00)-1 day |
| 3:00 AM (03:00) | 11:00 PM (23:00)-1 day |
| 4:00 AM (04:00) | 12:00 AM (00:00) |
| 5:00 AM (05:00) | 1:00 AM (01:00) |
| 6:00 AM (06:00) | 2:00 AM (02:00) |
| 7:00 AM (07:00) | 3:00 AM (03:00) |
| 8:00 AM (08:00) | 4:00 AM (04:00) |
| 9:00 AM (09:00) | 5:00 AM (05:00) |
| 10:00 AM (10:00) | 6:00 AM (06:00) |
| 11:00 AM (11:00) | 7:00 AM (07:00) |
| 12:00 PM (12:00) | 8:00 AM (08:00) |
| 1:00 PM (13:00) | 9:00 AM (09:00) |
| 2:00 PM (14:00) | 10:00 AM (10:00) |
| 3:00 PM (15:00) | 11:00 AM (11:00) |
| 4:00 PM (16:00) | 12:00 PM (12:00) |
| 5:00 PM (17:00) | 1:00 PM (13:00) |
| 6:00 PM (18:00) | 2:00 PM (14:00) |
| 7:00 PM (19:00) | 3:00 PM (15:00) |
| 8:00 PM (20:00) | 4:00 PM (16:00) |
| 9:00 PM (21:00) | 5:00 PM (17:00) |
| 10:00 PM (22:00) | 6:00 PM (18:00) |
| 11:00 PM (23:00) | 7:00 PM (19:00) |
Best time to call Anchorage from New York
For most work calls, compare the normal business day in New York (EST) with the business day in Anchorage (AKST). EST commonly covers North America, Caribbean, Central America, while AKST is mainly associated with North America, Alaska.
⚠️ 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 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST, which corresponds to 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM AKST. This window sits inside the typical EST workday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and the AKST workday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
- DST Safety: EST or AKST may shift during Daylight Saving Time. Always confirm the converted time for your specific date.
- NYSE & NASDAQ: 09:30-16:00 local time in New York.
- US Equity Markets (NYSE/NASDAQ) - Local AKST Hours: 05:30-12:00 local time in Anchorage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EST and AKST?
During standard time, Alaska Standard Time is 4 hours behind Eastern Standard Time.
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).
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.