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Hawaii Time to US Alaska Time

Convert times between Hawaii Time (HST, UTC-10:00) and US Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9:00). US Alaska Time is 1 hour ahead of Hawaii Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 2 hours.

UTC-10:00UTC-9:00 / -8:00
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UTC Offset Reference

TimezoneAbbreviationStandard offsetDST offsetCountry
Hawaii TimeHSTUTC-10:00United States
US Alaska TimeAKST / AKDTUTC-9:00UTC-8:00United States

* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.

Standard Time Conversion (HSTAKST)

Hawaii TimeUS Alaska Time
12:00 AM HST1:00 AM AKST
6:00 AM HST7:00 AM AKST
9:00 AM HST10:00 AM AKST
12:00 PM HST1:00 PM AKST
3:00 PM HST4:00 PM AKST
6:00 PM HST7:00 PM AKST
9:00 PM HST10:00 PM AKST

Summer (DST) Conversion (HSTAKDT)

Hawaii Time (summer)US Alaska Time (summer)
12:00 AM HST2:00 AM AKDT
6:00 AM HST8:00 AM AKDT
9:00 AM HST11:00 AM AKDT
12:00 PM HST2:00 PM AKDT
3:00 PM HST5:00 PM AKDT
6:00 PM HST8:00 PM AKDT
9:00 PM HST11:00 PM AKDT

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 HST to AKST?
Add 1 hours to the HST time to get AKST. For example, 9:00 AM HST = 10:00 AM AKST.
What is the current UTC offset for Hawaii Time?
Hawaii Time is always UTC-10:00 (HST) — it does not observe DST.
Is US Alaska Time ahead or behind Hawaii Time?
US Alaska Time is 1 hour ahead of Hawaii Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between HST and AKST?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM HST / 10:00 AM AKST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.

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