PST to AKST Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Alaska Standard Time (AKST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
09:13:10
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Anchorage · Alaska Standard Time
08:13:10
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
AKDT · UTC-08:00

Convert a specific time

From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: AKST (Anchorage)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
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 PST and AKST meet?

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PST
AKST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Los Angeles (PST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 PST (09:00–15:00 AKST).

Hour-by-hour PST to AKST conversion table

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

Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego
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 Los Angeles and Anchorage

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:46
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 51m
Anchorage
Sunrise
05:20
Sunset
22:33
Solar noon
13:57
Daylight
17h 12m

Related converters

AKST to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to AKSTGMT to AKSTUTC to AKSTCET to AKSTIST to AKST
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Anchorage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and AKST right now?+
AKST (Alaska Standard Time) is currently 1 hour behind PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or AKST observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. AKST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and AKST?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 PST (09:00–15:00 AKST), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Anchorage when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PST), it is 11:00 Tue in Anchorage (AKST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and AKST?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" 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 Los Angeles ahead of or behind Anchorage?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Anchorage (AKST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AKST is 1 hour behind PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and AKST?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) 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 PST and AKST?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 PST.