US Alaska Time to Canada Atlantic Time
Convert times between US Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9:00) and Canada Atlantic Time (AST, UTC-4:00). Canada Atlantic Time is 5 hours ahead of US Alaska Time in standard time.
UTC-9:00 / -8:00→UTC-4:00 / -3:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Alaska Time | AKST / AKDT | UTC-9:00 | UTC-8:00 | United States |
| Canada Atlantic Time | AST / ADT | UTC-4:00 | UTC-3:00 | Canada |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (AKST → AST)
| US Alaska Time | Canada Atlantic Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 5:00 AM AST |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 11:00 AM AST |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 2:00 PM AST |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 5:00 PM AST |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 8:00 PM AST |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 11:00 PM AST |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 2:00 AM (next day) AST |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- US Alaska Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to AKDT (UTC-8:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
- Canada Atlantic Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to ADT (UTC-3:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert AKST to AST?
Add 5 hours to the AKST time to get AST. For example, 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 PM AST.
What is the current UTC offset for US Alaska Time?
US Alaska Time is UTC-9:00 during standard time (AKST) and UTC-8:00 during summer daylight saving time (AKDT).
Is Canada Atlantic Time ahead or behind US Alaska Time?
Canada Atlantic Time is 5 hours ahead of US Alaska Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between AKST and AST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM AKST / 2:00 PM AST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
Related Timezone Conversions
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