8 PM EST to AKST

Eastern Standard Time → Alaska Standard Time

Partial overlap

EST

8 PM

UTC-4

=

AKST

4 PM

UTC-8

8 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) equals 4 PM AKST (Alaska Standard Time). This is a common time for meetings across time zones.

Live — EST

10:40:16

Wednesday, May 13

UTC-4

DST active

Live — AKST

06:40:16

Wednesday, May 13

UTC-8

DST active

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

  • EST (Eastern Standard Time) observes DST — currently active (clocks are +1h ahead).
  • AKST (Alaska Standard Time) observes DST — currently active (clocks are +1h ahead).
  • DST transitions may shift this offset by ±1 hour twice per year.

EST

Full name
Eastern Standard Time
UTC offset
UTC-4
DST
Active
Region
North America

AKST

Full name
Alaska Standard Time
UTC offset
UTC-8
DST
Active
Region
North America