AKST to MST
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MSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKST and MST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and MST (Mountain Standard 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.
MST – Mountain Standard Time
UTC-07:00Mountain Standard Time (MST) is the time zone for the Mountain region of North America, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round.
- •The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
- •Denver, the 'Mile High City', is the largest city fully in MST.
- •MST covers 6 US states entirely and parts of several others.
Comparing Time Zones: AKST and MST
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. MST runs on Mountain Standard Time (MST) at UTC-07:00. That puts AKST 2 hours ahead of MST — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 11:00 AM in MST. Midnight in AKST is 2:00 AM in MST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to MST time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | MST (MST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert AKST to MST time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to MST: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 12:00 PM in MST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AKST and MST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AKST time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM MST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AKST is 10:00 PM in MST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AKST and need MST colleagues present.
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 MST (Mountain Standard Time)
Mountain Standard Time (MST) covers the Rocky Mountain region of the United States and Canada. Arizona is notable for not observing daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round (except the Navajo Nation). The time zone includes major cities like Denver, Phoenix, Calgary, and Salt Lake City. During summer, most areas switch to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-06:00).
Best time to call between AKST and MST
Both AKST and MST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKST, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM MST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
AKST and MST share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
AKST is 2 hours ahead of MST (AKST UTC-09:00 → MST UTC-07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKST. 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
MST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and MST?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 2 hours ahead of MST (MST, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert AKST time to MST time?
Add +2h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 11:00 AM in MST.
What time is it in MST right now?
MST uses MST at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call MST from AKST?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AKST — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM MST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, AKST or MST?
AKST is 2 hours ahead of MST. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 2:00 PM in MST.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–MST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h offset between AKST and MST 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 MST?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between AKST and MST?
MST is +2h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is MST in?
MST 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 MST timezone?
Major cities in the MST timezone include Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson.
What is the UTC offset for MST?
Mountain Standard Time (MST) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to MDT.
What should I know about the MST timezone?
Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round. The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in MST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +2h later in MST (MST).
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