US Alaska Time to Hawaii Time
Convert times between US Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9:00) and Hawaii Time (HST, UTC-10:00). Hawaii Time is 1 hour behind US Alaska Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 2 hours.
UTC-9:00 / -8:00→UTC-10:00
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 |
| Hawaii Time | HST | UTC-10:00 | — | United States |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (AKST → HST)
| US Alaska Time | Hawaii Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 11:00 PM (prev day) HST |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 5:00 AM HST |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 8:00 AM HST |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 11:00 AM HST |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 2:00 PM HST |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 5:00 PM HST |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 8:00 PM HST |
Summer (DST) Conversion (AKDT → HST)
| US Alaska Time (summer) | Hawaii Time (summer) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKDT | 10:00 PM (prev day) HST |
| 6:00 AM AKDT | 4:00 AM HST |
| 9:00 AM AKDT | 7:00 AM HST |
| 12:00 PM AKDT | 10:00 AM HST |
| 3:00 PM AKDT | 1:00 PM HST |
| 6:00 PM AKDT | 4:00 PM HST |
| 9:00 PM AKDT | 7:00 PM HST |
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.
- The offset difference shifts between 1h (standard) and 2h (DST season). Always verify the current offset using the live converter below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert AKST to HST?
Add (-1) hours to the AKST time to get HST. For example, 9:00 AM AKST = 8:00 AM HST.
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 Hawaii Time ahead or behind US Alaska Time?
Hawaii Time is 1 hour behind US Alaska Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between AKST and HST?
A good overlap window is around 12:00 PM AKST / 11:00 AM HST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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