AKST to EDT Time Converter
EDT is 4 hours ahead of AKST. Alaska is currently on AKDT (UTC-8:00), and EDT is UTC-4:00.
Best Time to Call Between AKST and EDT
Both zones are inside normal business hours between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM AKST — that's 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT. That's a 4-hour window.
both at work AKST only EDT only neither — hours along the strip are AKST.
Common Times Converted
AKST on the left, EDT on the right.
AKST to EDT: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both zones are at work.
| AKST | EDT | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM | EDT only |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | EDT only |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | EDT only |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | EDT only |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Both zones |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Both zones |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Both zones |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Both zones |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | AKST only |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | AKST only |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | AKST only |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | AKST only |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | — |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day | — |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM next day | — |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM next day | — |
What AKST and EDT Actually Are
AKST — Alaska Standard Time
Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau. Standing at UTC-9:00 as written, and the region does change its clocks, so its live offset moves by an hour twice a year. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to AKST.
Alaska compressed four time zones into one in 1983, moving most of the state onto a single clock to keep business hours aligned with the rest of the country.
EDT — Eastern Daylight Time
New York, Toronto, Washington DC, Atlanta, Miami, Boston. Standing at UTC-4:00 as written, and the region does change its clocks, so its live offset moves by an hour twice a year. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to EST.
EDT runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November — about eight months, making the "daylight" version the majority of the year rather than the exception.
What This Means in Practice
Both sides change clocks, on different dates
Both regions observe daylight saving but do not switch on the same day, so for a week or two each spring and fall the gap between them is an hour different from the rest of the year. Those short windows are where recurring invitations quietly break.
Major Cities in Each Zone
Cities on AKST
Cities on EDT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and EDT?
EDT is 4 hours ahead of AKST. That is the live figure. Taken strictly as written, the gap between AKST and EDT is 5 hours — the two differ because at least one of these regions is currently on daylight saving.
What is 9:00 AM AKST in EDT?
9:00 AM AKST is 1:00 PM EDT.
What are the best hours to schedule a call between AKST and EDT?
Between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM AKST, which is 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT. Both sides are inside normal business hours through that window.
Does the difference between AKST and EDT change during the year?
Yes. Both regions observe daylight saving, and they do not switch on the same dates, so the gap shifts by an hour at least twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.