Anchorage to HST
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HSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKDT and HST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and HST (Hawaii 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.
HST – Hawaii Standard Time
UTC-10:00Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is the time zone for the Hawaiian Islands, 10 hours behind UTC.
- •Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time.
- •HST is 5 hours behind EST in winter and 6 hours behind EDT in summer.
- •Hawaii is one of only two US states that don't observe DST (the other is Arizona).
About Anchorage
WikipediaAnchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.
Comparing Time Zones: Anchorage and HST
Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. HST runs on Hawaii Standard Time (HST) at UTC-10:00. That puts Anchorage 2 hours behind HST — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 7:00 AM in HST. Midnight in Anchorage is 10:00 PM in HST.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while HST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Anchorage to HST time conversion table
| Anchorage (AKDT) | HST (HST) | 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 Anchorage to HST time
- Scheduling a call from Anchorage to HST: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 8:00 AM in HST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Anchorage and HST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AKDT time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM HST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Anchorage viewers need 7:00 AM in HST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 AM if the event is anchored to Anchorage.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Anchorage and need HST colleagues present.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -2h gap.
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 HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is used in the state of Hawaii and does not observe daylight saving time. This makes HST one of the most consistent time zones in the US. The Hawaiian Islands are among the last places on Earth to see a new calendar day.
Best time to call between Anchorage and HST
Both Anchorage and HST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM HST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Anchorage and HST share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Anchorage is 2 hours behind HST (AKDT UTC-08:00 → HST UTC-10:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
HST
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and HST?
Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 2 hours behind HST (HST, UTC-10:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Anchorage time to HST time?
Add -2h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 7:00 AM in HST.
What time is it in HST right now?
HST uses HST at UTC-10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from Anchorage.
What is the best time to call HST from Anchorage?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AKDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM HST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Anchorage or HST?
Anchorage is 2 hours behind HST. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 10:00 AM in HST.
Do Anchorage and HST use different time zones?
Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while HST uses HST at UTC-10:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Pacific/Honolulu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–HST difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and HST is not, so the -2h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Anchorage's time zone?
AKDT also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKDT, Anchorage's zone?
AKDT is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between Anchorage and HST?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and HST?
HST is -2h from Anchorage.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
What timezone is HST in?
HST operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
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 HST timezone?
Major cities in the HST timezone include Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, Pearl City, Kapolei.
What is the UTC offset for HST?
Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is at UTC-10:00.
What should I know about the HST timezone?
Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time. HST is 5 hours behind EST in winter and 6 hours behind EDT in summer.
When is it midnight in Anchorage, what time is it in HST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Anchorage (AKST), it is -2h later in HST (HST).
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