EST to AKST Time Converter

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

New York · Eastern Standard Time
00:41:50
Thursday, May 14, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Anchorage · Alaska Standard Time
20:41:50
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
AKDT · UTC-08:00

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

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
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

When can EST and AKST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). 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: 13:00–16:00 EST (09:00–12:00 AKST).

Hour-by-hour EST to AKST conversion table

EST time (New York)AKST time (Anchorage)Status
00:00 Thu20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu05:00 ThuEST working
10:00 Thu06:00 ThuEST working
11:00 Thu07:00 ThuEST working
12:00 Thu08:00 ThuEST working
13:00 Thu09:00 ThuBoth at work
14:00 Thu10:00 ThuBoth at work
15:00 Thu11:00 ThuBoth at work
16:00 Thu12:00 ThuBoth at work
17:00 Thu13:00 ThuAKST working
18:00 Thu14:00 ThuAKST working
19:00 Thu15:00 ThuAKST working
20:00 Thu16:00 ThuAKST working
21:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-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

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
Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
IANA identifier
America/Anchorage
Current UTC offset
UTC-08:00
Current abbreviation
AKDT
Major cities in this zone
AnchorageJuneau

Sun today in New York and Anchorage

New York
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:05
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 22m
Anchorage
Sunrise
05:18
Sunset
22:36
Solar noon
13:57
Daylight
17h 17m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

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