EDT to AKST
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EDT and AKST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
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.
EDT vs AKST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts EDT 5 hours behind AKST — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 4:00 AM in AKST. Midnight in EDT is 7:00 PM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EDT to AKST time conversion table
| EDT (EDT) | AKST (AKST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EDT to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from EDT to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 5:00 AM in AKST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EDT and AKST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM EDT time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM AKST). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in EDT is 3:00 PM in AKST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h gap is not.
- Block 2:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EDT and need AKST colleagues present.
About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
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).
Best time to call between EDT and AKST
Both EDT and AKST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM AKST. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EDT and AKST overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
EDT is 5 hours behind AKST (EDT UTC-04:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). The shared working window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and AKST?
EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 5 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -5h.
How do I convert EDT time to AKST time?
Add -5h to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 4:00 AM in AKST.
What time is it in AKST right now?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -5h offset from EDT.
What is the best time to call AKST from EDT?
Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM EDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM AKST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, EDT or AKST?
EDT is 5 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 7:00 AM in AKST.
Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–AKST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -5h offset between EDT and AKST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EDT's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
Which countries use EDT, EDT's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Is there a day difference between EDT and AKST?
Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between EDT and AKST?
AKST is -5h from EDT.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EDT switches to EST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EDT?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
Which cities are in the AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in EDT, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EDT (EDT), it is -5h later in AKST (AKST).
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