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