New York to AKST
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AKSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and AKST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Standard Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
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.
About New York
WikipediaNew York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
New York City has more than 800 languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Everything You Need to Know About New York and AKST Time
New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, currently observing daylight saving time. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts New York 5 hours behind AKST — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in New York it is 4:00 AM in AKST. Midnight in New York is 7:00 PM in AKST.New York observes daylight saving time while AKST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
New York to AKST time conversion table
| New York (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 New York to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from New York to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in New York lands at 5:00 AM in AKST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both New York 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.
- Coordinating a New York-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 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 New York and need AKST colleagues present.
- New York: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -5h gap.
About EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
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 New York and AKST
Both New York 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
New York and AKST overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
New York 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
New York
☀ 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New York and AKST?
New York (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 5 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -5h.
How do I convert New York time to AKST time?
Add -5h to New York local time. For example, 9:00 AM in New York 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 New York.
What is the best time to call AKST from New York?
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, New York or AKST?
New York is 5 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in New York it is 7:00 AM in AKST.
Do New York and AKST use different time zones?
New York (USA) uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the New York–AKST difference?
Yes at the moment: New York is on daylight saving time and AKST is not, so the -5h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share New York's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal and 8 more.
Which countries use EDT, New York's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Mexico (Quintana Roo), Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Bahamas and 4 more.
Is there a day difference between New York and AKST?
Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between New York and AKST?
AKST is -5h from New York.
What timezone is New York in?
New York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in New York?
Standard business hours in New York are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
Which countries use EST (Eastern Standard Time)?
EST is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Mexico (Quintana Roo), Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, and 6 more countries.
Does EST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EST switches to EDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EST?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
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 New York, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in New York (EST), it is -5h later in AKST (AKST).
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