MST to AKST
-2hMST
MSTSOURCEAKST
AKSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MST and AKST on the World Map
The map below highlights the MST (Mountain Standard Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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 to AKST Time Difference – Complete Guide
MST runs on Mountain Standard Time (MST) at UTC-07:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts MST 2 hours behind AKST — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in MST it is 7:00 AM in AKST. Midnight in MST is 10:00 PM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
MST to AKST time conversion table
| MST (MST) | AKST (AKST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert MST to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from MST to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in MST lands at 8:00 AM in AKST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both MST and AKST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM MST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a MST-based team with AKST contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM MST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from MST and need AKST colleagues present.
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).
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 MST and AKST
Both MST and AKST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM MST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
MST and AKST share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM MST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
MST is 2 hours behind AKST (MST UTC-07:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM MST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
MST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between MST and AKST?
MST (MST, UTC-07:00) is 2 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert MST time to AKST time?
Add -2h to MST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in MST is 7:00 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 -2h offset from MST.
What is the best time to call AKST from MST?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM MST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, MST or AKST?
MST is 2 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in MST it is 10:00 AM in AKST.
Does daylight saving time affect the MST–AKST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between MST and AKST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share MST's time zone?
MST also covers Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson and 2 more.
Which countries use MST, MST's zone?
MST is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta), Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).
Is there a day difference between MST and AKST?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between MST and AKST?
AKST is -2h from MST.
What timezone is MST in?
MST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use MST (Mountain Standard Time)?
MST is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta), Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).
Does MST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, MST switches to MDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about MST?
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.
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 MST, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in MST (MST), it is -2h later in AKST (AKST).
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