How many hours is HST behind AKST?
As abbreviations, AKST is always 1 hour ahead of HST: HST is UTC−10 and AKST is UTC−9. To convert, add 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 AKST is 2 hours ahead of HST.
When the HST to AKST time difference changes
For most of the year AKST is 2 hours ahead of HST. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, AKST is 1 hour ahead of HST 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 | AKST vs HST | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 8 March 2026 to 31 October 2026 | 2 hours ahead | 238 days |
| 1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026 | 1 hour ahead | 61 days |
| 1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027 | 1 hour ahead | 72 days |
| 14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027 | 2 hours ahead | 238 days |
| 7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027 | 1 hour ahead | 55 days |
Calling hours for HST and AKST
- When AKST is 2 hours ahead of HST: 6 shared office hours, 09:00 to 15:00 in HST (11:00 to 17:00 in AKST).
- When AKST is 1 hour ahead of HST: 7 shared office hours, 09:00 to 16:00 in HST (10:00 to 17:00 in AKST).