ESTtoAKSTEastern Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EDT)AKST
Alaska Standard Time (AKDT)Mutual Working Window: 4 Overlapping Hours
Recommended calling window between EST and AKST
Both locations share 4 overlapping standard business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). This is the premier window for real-time video conferences, corporate calls, and instant collaboration without outside-hours disruption.
24-Hour Schedule Conversion Matrix
Compare every hour of the day between EST and AKST.
| EST Time (Eastern Standard Time) | AKST Time (Alaska Standard Time) | Status & Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00AM | 20:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 01:00AM | 21:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 02:00AM | 22:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 03:00AM | 23:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 04:00AM | 00:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 05:00AM | 01:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 06:00AM | 02:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 07:00AM | 03:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 08:00AM | 04:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 09:00AM | 05:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 10:00AM | 06:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 11:00AM | 07:00AM | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 12:00PM | 08:00AM | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 13:00PM | 09:00AM | 🟢 Ideal Meeting Window |
| 14:00PM | 10:00AM | 🟢 Ideal Meeting Window |
| 15:00PM | 11:00AM | 🟢 Ideal Meeting Window |
| 16:00PM | 12:00PM | 🟢 Ideal Meeting Window |
| 17:00PM | 13:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 18:00PM | 14:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 19:00PM | 15:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 20:00PM | 16:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 21:00PM | 17:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 22:00PM | 18:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 23:00PM | 19:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EST and AKST?
AKST is 4 hours behind EST. When it is 12:00 PM (noon) in EST, the current synchronized time in AKST is 8:00 AM.
What are the overlapping working hours between EST and AKST?
There are 4 overlapping standard business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) between EST and AKST. The optimal scheduling window is 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM in EST (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in AKST).
Does daylight saving time affect the conversion between EST and AKST?
Yes. Both EST and AKST observe seasonal daylight saving time shifts.
What regions and major cities observe EST and AKST?
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is primarily observed across Eastern North America (US East Coast & Eastern Canada) (key hubs include New York, Toronto, Miami, Atlanta). AKST (Alaska Standard Time) is observed across Northwestern North America (State of Alaska) (key hubs include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
What is 9:00 AM EST in AKST?
9:00 AM in EST corresponds to 5:00 AM in AKST. You can cross-reference every hour of the day in the 24-hour visual schedule table above.
Which time zone is ahead, EST or AKST?
EST is ahead by 4 hours.