Highlighted rows fall within 09:00–18:00 in both places: 5 shared working hours.
How many hours is EST ahead of AKST?
As abbreviations, AKST is always 4 hours behind of EST: EST is UTC−5 and AKST is UTC−9. To convert, subtract 4 hours.
Check which label you actually need: EST (Eastern Time is on EDT today) and 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 AKST is 4 hours behind of EST.
Does the EST to AKST time difference change?
No. Akst is 4 hours behind of est all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
Calling hours for EST and AKST
When AKST is 4 hours behind of EST: 4 shared office hours, 13:00 to 17:00 in EST (09:00 to 13:00 in AKST).
Frequently asked questions about EST and AKST time
How many hours ahead is AKST of EST?
AKST (UTC−9) is 4 hours behind of EST (UTC−5).
Does the time difference between EST and AKST change during the year?
No, it stays 4 hours behind all year because both places change their clocks on the same dates.