EST to AKST

Eastern Standard Time

Fri Jun, 19, 2026
4:42 AM

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

EST is 5 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-5)

Alaska Standard Time

Fri Jun, 19, 2026
12:42 AM

Alaska Standard Time (AKST)

AKST is 9 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-9)

EST to AKST Time Conversion

When it is 12:00 PM in EST, it is 8:00 AM in AKST.

📞The best time to schedule a call is between 1 PM and 5 PM in EST, which is between 9 AM and 1 PM in AKST.

Time difference between EST and AKST

EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST.

🕐 Subtract 4 hours from EST time to get AKST time.

EST uses 5 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-5) and AKST uses 9 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-9).

EST to AKST time conversion chart (24 hours)

Highlighted rows are overlapping 9-to-5 business hours – the best time to schedule a call between EST and AKST.
EST Time AKST Time
12 AM EST Time 8 PM AKST Time
1 AM EST Time 9 PM AKST Time
2 AM EST Time 10 PM AKST Time
3 AM EST Time 11 PM AKST Time
4 AM EST Time 12 AM AKST Time
5 AM EST Time 1 AM AKST Time
6 AM EST Time 2 AM AKST Time
7 AM EST Time 3 AM AKST Time
8 AM EST Time 4 AM AKST Time
9 AM EST Time 5 AM AKST Time
10 AM EST Time 6 AM AKST Time
11 AM EST Time 7 AM AKST Time
EST Time AKST Time
12 PM EST Time 8 AM AKST Time
1 PM EST Time 9 AM AKST Time
2 PM EST Time 10 AM AKST Time
3 PM EST Time 11 AM AKST Time
4 PM EST Time 12 PM AKST Time
5 PM EST Time 1 PM AKST Time
6 PM EST Time 2 PM AKST Time
7 PM EST Time 3 PM AKST Time
8 PM EST Time 4 PM AKST Time
9 PM EST Time 5 PM AKST Time
10 PM EST Time 6 PM AKST Time
11 PM EST Time 7 PM AKST Time

EST to AKST - Frequently Asked Questions

Q

What is the time difference between EST and AKST?

A

EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST.

Q

Is EST ahead of or behind AKST?

A

EST is ahead of AKST by 4 hours.

Q

When it is 9:00 AM in EST, what time is it in AKST?

A

It is 5:00 AM in AKST.