US Alaska Time to US Eastern Time
Convert times between US Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9:00) and US Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5:00). US Eastern Time is 4 hours ahead of US Alaska Time in standard time.
UTC-9:00 / -8:00→UTC-5:00 / -4:00
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 |
| US Eastern Time | EST / EDT | UTC-5:00 | UTC-4:00 | United States |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (AKST → EST)
| US Alaska Time | US Eastern Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 4:00 AM EST |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 10:00 AM EST |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 1:00 PM EST |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 4:00 PM EST |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 7:00 PM EST |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 10:00 PM EST |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 1:00 AM (next day) EST |
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.
- US Eastern Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to EDT (UTC-4:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert AKST to EST?
Add 4 hours to the AKST time to get EST. For example, 9:00 AM AKST = 1:00 PM EST.
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 US Eastern Time ahead or behind US Alaska Time?
US Eastern Time is 4 hours ahead of US Alaska Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between AKST and EST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM AKST / 1:00 PM EST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
Related Timezone Conversions
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