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-10:00→UTC-9:00 / -8:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Time | HST | UTC-10:00 | — | United States |
| US Alaska Time | AKST / AKDT | UTC-9:00 | UTC-8:00 | United States |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (HST → AKST)
| Hawaii Time | US Alaska Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM HST | 1:00 AM AKST |
| 6:00 AM HST | 7:00 AM AKST |
| 9:00 AM HST | 10:00 AM AKST |
| 12:00 PM HST | 1:00 PM AKST |
| 3:00 PM HST | 4:00 PM AKST |
| 6:00 PM HST | 7:00 PM AKST |
| 9:00 PM HST | 10:00 PM AKST |
Summer (DST) Conversion (HST → AKDT)
| Hawaii Time (summer) | US Alaska Time (summer) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM HST | 2:00 AM AKDT |
| 6:00 AM HST | 8:00 AM AKDT |
| 9:00 AM HST | 11:00 AM AKDT |
| 12:00 PM HST | 2:00 PM AKDT |
| 3:00 PM HST | 5:00 PM AKDT |
| 6:00 PM HST | 8:00 PM AKDT |
| 9:00 PM HST | 11:00 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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