How many hours is AKST ahead of HST?
As abbreviations, HST is always 1 hour behind of AKST: AKST is UTC−9 and HST is UTC−10. To convert, subtract 1 hours.
Check which label you actually need: AKST (Alaska Time is on AKDT 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 HST is 2 hours behind of AKST.
When the AKST to HST time difference changes
For most of the year HST is 2 hours behind of AKST. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, HST is 1 hour behind of AKST instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
| Dates | HST vs AKST | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 8 March 2026 to 31 October 2026 | 2 hours behind | 238 days |
| 1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026 | 1 hour behind | 61 days |
| 1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027 | 1 hour behind | 72 days |
| 14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027 | 2 hours behind | 238 days |
| 7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027 | 1 hour behind | 55 days |
Calling hours for AKST and HST
- When HST is 2 hours behind of AKST: 6 shared office hours, 11:00 to 17:00 in AKST (09:00 to 15:00 in HST).
- When HST is 1 hour behind of AKST: 7 shared office hours, 10:00 to 17:00 in AKST (09:00 to 16:00 in HST).