AKST to EST Converter
EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST
AKST to EST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in EST
| AKST | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1d |
Converting Alaska Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) are separated by a 4 hours time difference. EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST. AKST is UTC-9, used in United States, while EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica.
When converting from AKST to EST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM AKST equals 1:00 PM EST, 12:00 PM noon AKST equals 4:00 PM EST, and 5:00 PM AKST equals 9:00 PM EST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across AKST and EST
For professionals scheduling meetings between AKST and EST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 4 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
AKST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to AKDT (UTC-8) during summer months. EST observes DST, switching to EDT (UTC-4). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.