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US Mountain Time to US Alaska Time

Convert times between US Mountain Time (MST, UTC-7:00) and US Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9:00). US Alaska Time is 2 hours behind US Mountain Time in standard time.

UTC-7:00 / -6:00UTC-9:00 / -8:00
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UTC Offset Reference

TimezoneAbbreviationStandard offsetDST offsetCountry
US Mountain TimeMST / MDTUTC-7:00UTC-6:00United 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 (MSTAKST)

US Mountain TimeUS Alaska Time
12:00 AM MST10:00 PM (prev day) AKST
6:00 AM MST4:00 AM AKST
9:00 AM MST7:00 AM AKST
12:00 PM MST10:00 AM AKST
3:00 PM MST1:00 PM AKST
6:00 PM MST4:00 PM AKST
9:00 PM MST7:00 PM AKST

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes

  • US Mountain Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to MDT (UTC-6:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
  • US Alaska Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to AKDT (UTC-8:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert MST to AKST?
Add (-2) hours to the MST time to get AKST. For example, 9:00 AM MST = 7:00 AM AKST.
What is the current UTC offset for US Mountain Time?
US Mountain Time is UTC-7:00 during standard time (MST) and UTC-6:00 during summer daylight saving time (MDT).
Is US Alaska Time ahead or behind US Mountain Time?
US Alaska Time is 2 hours behind US Mountain Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between MST and AKST?
A good overlap window is around 12:00 PM MST / 10:00 AM AKST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.

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