MSK to AKST Converter
AKST is 12 hours behind MSK
MSK to AKST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in AKST
| MSK | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
Converting Moscow Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time
Moscow Standard Time (MSK) and Alaska Standard Time (AKST) are separated by a 12 hours time difference. AKST is 12 hours behind MSK. MSK is UTC+3, used in Russia, while AKST is UTC-9, used in United States.
When converting from MSK to AKST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM MSK equals 9:00 PM AKST, 12:00 PM noon MSK equals 12:00 AM AKST, and 5:00 PM MSK equals 5:00 AM AKST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across MSK and AKST
For professionals scheduling meetings between MSK and AKST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 12 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
MSK does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+3 year-round. AKST observes DST, switching to AKDT (UTC-8). 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.