Highlighted rows fall within 09:00–18:00 in both places: 5 shared working hours.
How many hours is AKST behind EST?
As abbreviations, EST is always 4 hours ahead of AKST: AKST is UTC−9 and EST is UTC−5. To convert, add 4 hours.
Check which label you actually need: AKST (Alaska Time is on AKDT today) and EST (Eastern Time is on EDT today). A time written with an abbreviation that is not in use is usually meant as the local time, so convert between the places instead: right now EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST.
Does the AKST to EST time difference change?
No. Est is 4 hours ahead of akst all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
Best time for a meeting between AKST and EST
When EST is 4 hours ahead of AKST: 4 shared office hours, 09:00 to 13:00 in AKST (13:00 to 17:00 in EST).
Frequently asked questions about AKST and EST time
How many hours ahead is EST of AKST?
EST (UTC−5) is 4 hours ahead of AKST (UTC−9).
Does the time difference between AKST and EST change during the year?
No, it stays 4 hours ahead all year because both places change their clocks on the same dates.