AKST to EST Time Converter

Convert Alaska Standard Time (AKST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours ahead.

Anchorage · Alaska Standard Time
05:17:38
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
AKDT · UTC-08:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
09:17:38
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: AKST (Anchorage)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-08:00 → UTC-09:00
EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00

When can AKST and EST meet?

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AKST
EST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Anchorage (AKST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–12:00 AKST (13:00–16:00 EST).

Hour-by-hour AKST to EST conversion table

AKST time (Anchorage)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Tue04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue09:00 TueEST working
06:00 Tue10:00 TueEST working
07:00 Tue11:00 TueEST working
08:00 Tue12:00 TueEST working
09:00 Tue13:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue14:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
13:00 Tue17:00 TueAKST working
14:00 Tue18:00 TueAKST working
15:00 Tue19:00 TueAKST working
16:00 Tue20:00 TueAKST working
17:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
IANA identifier
America/Anchorage
Current UTC offset
UTC-08:00
Current abbreviation
AKDT
Major cities in this zone
AnchorageJuneau
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in Anchorage and New York

Anchorage
Sunrise
05:03
Sunset
22:51
Solar noon
13:57
Daylight
17h 48m
New York
Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
20:10
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 34m

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Looking for local time? See time in Anchorage or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AKST and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 4 hours ahead AKST (Alaska Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AKST or EST observe daylight saving time?+
AKST: observes daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AKST and EST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–12:00 AKST (13:00–16:00 EST), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Anchorage?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Anchorage (AKST), it is 16:00 Tue in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AKST and EST?+
AKST maps to "America/Anchorage" in the IANA database. EST maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Anchorage ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Anchorage (AKST) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 4 hours ahead AKST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AKST and EST?+
AKST is UTC-08:00 (AKDT) and EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both AKST and EST?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–12:00 AKST.