AKST to PST Converter
PST is 1 hour ahead of AKST
AKST to PST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in PST
| AKST | PST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1d |
Converting Alaska Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and Pacific Standard Time (PST) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. PST is 1 hour ahead of AKST. AKST is UTC-9, used in United States, while PST is UTC-8, used in United States, Canada.
When converting from AKST to PST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM AKST equals 10:00 AM PST, 12:00 PM noon AKST equals 1:00 PM PST, and 5:00 PM AKST equals 6:00 PM PST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across AKST and PST
For professionals scheduling meetings between AKST and PST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour 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. PST observes DST, switching to PDT (UTC-7). 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.