AKST to HST Converter
HST is 1 hour behind AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 8:00 AM HST.
HST is 1 hour behind AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to HST, subtract 1 hour from the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 8:00 AM HST.
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). HST (Hawaii-Aleutian Time) is used in Hawaii (all year, no daylight saving time).
AKST to HST time conversion table
AKST to HST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | HST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 11:00 PM HST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 12:00 AM HST | night |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 1:00 AM HST | night |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 2:00 AM HST | night |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 3:00 AM HST | night |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 4:00 AM HST | night |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 5:00 AM HST | night |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 6:00 AM HST | — |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 7:00 AM HST | — |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 8:00 AM HST | — |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 9:00 AM HST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 10:00 AM HST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 11:00 AM HST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 12:00 PM HST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 1:00 PM HST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 2:00 PM HST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 3:00 PM HST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 4:00 PM HST | — |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 5:00 PM HST | — |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 6:00 PM HST | — |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 7:00 PM HST | — |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 8:00 PM HST | — |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 9:00 PM HST | — |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 10:00 PM HST | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to HST
Subtract 1 hour from the AKST time to get HST.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 8:00 AM HST.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM AKST = 11:00 PM HST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and HST
The time difference between AKST and HST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: HST is 1 hour behind of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: HST is 2 hours behind of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: HST is 1 hour behind of AKST.
AKST and HST 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).
- HST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−10 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AKST and HST
AKST and HST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AKST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM HST, inside working hours for both.
AKST to HST FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and HST?
Right now HST is 1 hour behind AKST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AKST in HST?
9:00 AM AKST is 8:00 AM HST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in HST?
12:00 PM AKST is 11:00 AM HST.
Is HST ahead of or behind AKST?
HST is 1 hour behind AKST, so it is earlier in HST 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 HST change for daylight saving time?
No. HST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and HST?
AKST and HST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AKST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM HST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.