MST to AKST Time Converter

Mountain Standard Time → Alaska Standard Time

MST

UTC-7

Mountain Standard Time

offset
-2h
AKST is 2h behind

AKST

UTC-9

Alaska Standard Time

Both MST and AKST observe DST — offset may shift ±1h during transitions

Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 2 hours behind Alaska Standard Time (AKST). When it is noon in MST, it is 10 AM in AKST. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.

Best Meeting Times — MST & AKST

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

MSTAKSTRatingDetail page
10 AM
8 AM
Best
11 AM
9 AM
Best
12 PM
10 AM
Best
1 PM
11 AM
Best
2 PM
12 PM
Best

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

Frequently Asked Questions — MST to AKST

Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 2 hours behind Alaska Standard Time (AKST). MST is UTC-7 and AKST is UTC-9. This offset may shift by ±1 hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions.