AKST to MST Converter
MST is 2 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 11:00 AM MST.
MST is 2 hours ahead of AKST. To convert AKST to MST, add 2 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 11:00 AM MST.
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). MST (Mountain Time) is used in Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Calgary, Edmonton; Phoenix (Arizona) all year.
Most of Arizona uses MST all year and does not switch to MDT.
AKST to MST time conversion table
AKST to MST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | MST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 2:00 AM MST | night |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 3:00 AM MST | night |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 4:00 AM MST | night |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 5:00 AM MST | night |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 6:00 AM MST | — |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 7:00 AM MST | — |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 8:00 AM MST | — |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 9:00 AM MST | — |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 10:00 AM MST | — |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 11:00 AM MST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 12:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 1:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 2:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 3:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 4:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 5:00 PM MST | — |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 6:00 PM MST | — |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 7:00 PM MST | — |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 8:00 PM MST | — |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 9:00 PM MST | — |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 10:00 PM MST | night |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 11:00 PM MST | night |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 12:00 AM MST | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 1:00 AM MST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to MST
Add 2 hours to the AKST time to get MST.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 11:00 AM MST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 12:00 AM MST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and MST
The time difference between AKST and MST is 2 hours all year – MST is ahead of AKST.
AKST and MST 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).
- MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
Best time for a meeting between AKST and MST
AKST and MST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AKST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM MST, inside working hours for both.
AKST to MST FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and MST?
MST is 2 hours ahead of AKST all year. 9:00 AM AKST = 11:00 AM MST.
What is 9 AM AKST in MST?
9:00 AM AKST is 11:00 AM MST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in MST?
12:00 PM AKST is 2:00 PM MST.
Is MST ahead of or behind AKST?
MST is 2 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in MST 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 MST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and MST?
AKST and MST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AKST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM MST, inside working hours for both.
Is MT the same as MST?
MST is the winter (standard) name of Mountain Time (MT). From March to November the same clocks are called MDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.