PST to AKST
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AKSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PST and AKST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PST (Pacific Standard Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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.
PST vs AKST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts PST 1 hour behind AKST — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PST it is 8:00 AM in AKST. Midnight in PST is 11:00 PM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
PST to AKST time conversion table
| PST (PST) | AKST (AKST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert PST to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from PST to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in PST lands at 9:00 AM in AKST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both PST and AKST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM AKST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a PST-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 PST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from PST and need AKST colleagues present.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
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 PST and AKST
Both PST and AKST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM AKST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
PST and AKST share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM PST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
PST is 1 hour behind AKST (PST UTC-08:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
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 PST and AKST?
PST (PST, UTC-08:00) is 1 hour behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert PST time to AKST time?
Add -1h to PST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PST is 8:00 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 -1h offset from PST.
What is the best time to call AKST from PST?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM AKST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, PST or AKST?
PST is 1 hour behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in PST it is 11:00 AM in AKST.
Does daylight saving time affect the PST–AKST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between PST and AKST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share PST's time zone?
PST also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PST, PST's zone?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between PST and AKST?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between PST and AKST?
AKST is -1h from PST.
What timezone is PST in?
PST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
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 PST, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PST (PST), it is -1h later in AKST (AKST).
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