AKST to EDT Time Converter

Alaska Standard Time → Eastern Daylight Time

AKST

UTC-9

Alaska Standard Time

offset
+5h
EDT is 5h ahead

EDT

UTC-4

Eastern Daylight Time

AKST observes DST — offset shifts ±1h during transitions

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is 5 hours ahead Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). When it is noon in AKST, it is 4 PM in EDT. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.

Best Meeting Times — AKST & EDT

Recommended windows where both AKST and EDT participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).

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8 AM
12 PM
Best
9 AM
1 PM
Best
10 AM
2 PM
Best
11 AM
3 PM
Best
12 PM
4 PM
Best

Tip: When scheduling between AKST and EDT, aim for the “Best” windows above. These times keep both parties within normal working hours, avoiding early-morning or late-evening fatigue. Note that one of these time zones observes Daylight Saving Time — the offset may shift ±1 hour around transition dates.

Frequently Asked Questions — AKST to EDT

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). AKST is UTC-9 and EDT is UTC-4. This offset may shift by ±1 hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions.