AKST to EEST
+12hAKST
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EESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKST and EEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and EEST (Eastern European Summer Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
EEST – Eastern European Summer Time
UTC+03:00Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00) is the daylight saving period across eastern Europe, from late March to late October.
- •EEST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
- •EEST is one hour ahead of Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+02:00).
- •During EEST, eastern Europe is level with Moscow, Istanbul and Riyadh.
- •EEST follows the EU-wide summer time schedule.
Time Conversion Guide: AKST to EEST
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. EEST runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00. That puts AKST 12 hours ahead of EEST — a difference of +12h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 9:00 PM in EEST. Midnight in AKST is 12:00 PM in EEST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to EEST time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | EEST (EEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to EEST time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to EEST: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 10:00 PM in EEST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +12h gap: AKST and EEST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in EEST is 9:00 PM in AKST.
- Watching a live event or market open: AKST viewers need 9:00 PM in EEST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 12:00 PM if the event is anchored to AKST.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +12h gap is not.
- With a +12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AKST takes the early slot, the next week EEST does.
About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
About EEST (Eastern European Summer Time)
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) is the daylight saving period used across eastern Europe, when clocks move one hour forward from Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+02:00) to UTC+03:00. It runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, in step with the rest of the European Union. EEST covers Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, the Baltic states, Ukraine and Moldova, and matches the offset used year-round by Moscow, Istanbul and Riyadh during those months. Athens and Helsinki both sit near the western edge of the EEST band, so summer evenings stay light well past 21:00.
Best time to call between AKST and EEST
With a +12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. EEST opens at 9:00 AM EEST, which is 9:00 PM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and EEST have no shared working hours because of the +12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 12 hours ahead of EEST (AKST UTC-09:00 → EEST UTC+03:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
EEST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and EEST?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 12 hours ahead of EEST (EEST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +12h.
How do I convert AKST time to EEST time?
Add +12h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 9:00 PM in EEST.
What time is it in EEST right now?
EEST uses EEST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +12h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call EEST from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 1:00 AM in EEST.
Which is ahead, AKST or EEST?
AKST is 12 hours ahead of EEST. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 12:00 AM in EEST.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–EEST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +12h offset between AKST and EEST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AKST's time zone?
AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between AKST and EEST?
Sometimes. The +12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AKST already falls on the next day in EEST.
What is the time difference between AKST and EEST?
EEST is +12h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is EEST in?
EEST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
Which cities are in the EEST timezone?
Major cities in the EEST timezone include Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Sofia, Kyiv, Riga.
What is the UTC offset for EEST?
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) is at UTC+03:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EEST timezone?
EEST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. EEST is one hour ahead of Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+02:00).
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in EEST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +12h later in EEST (EEST).
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