AKST to AST Converter
AST is 5 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 PM AST.
AST is 5 hours ahead of AKST. To convert AKST to AST, add 5 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 PM AST.
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). AST (Atlantic Time) is used in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI; Puerto Rico and the Eastern Caribbean (all year).
AST here is Atlantic Standard Time, not Arabia Standard Time.
AKST to AST time conversion table
AKST to AST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | AST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 5:00 AM AST | night |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 6:00 AM AST | — |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 7:00 AM AST | — |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 8:00 AM AST | — |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 9:00 AM AST | — |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 10:00 AM AST | — |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 11:00 AM AST | — |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 12:00 PM AST | — |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 1:00 PM AST | — |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 2:00 PM AST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 3:00 PM AST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 4:00 PM AST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 5:00 PM AST | — |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 6:00 PM AST | — |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 7:00 PM AST | — |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 8:00 PM AST | — |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 9:00 PM AST | — |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 10:00 PM AST | night |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 11:00 PM AST | night |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 12:00 AM AST | next day |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 1:00 AM AST | next day |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 2:00 AM AST | next day |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 3:00 AM AST | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 4:00 AM AST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to AST
Add 5 hours to the AKST time to get AST.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 PM AST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 3:00 AM AST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and AST
The time difference between AKST and AST is 5 hours all year – AST is ahead of AKST.
AKST and AST during daylight saving time
- AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AKST (UTC−9) to AKDT (UTC−8).
- AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3).
Best time for a meeting between AKST and AST
AKST and AST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM AKST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM AST, inside working hours for both.
AKST to AST FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and AST?
AST is 5 hours ahead of AKST all year. 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 PM AST.
What is 9 AM AKST in AST?
9:00 AM AKST is 2:00 PM AST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in AST?
12:00 PM AKST is 5:00 PM AST.
Is AST ahead of or behind AKST?
AST is 5 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in AST than in AKST.
Does AKST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AKST to AKDT.
Does AST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AST to ADT.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and AST?
AKST and AST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM AKST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM AST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.