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HST to AKST Converter

From Hawaii Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time: aKST is 1 hour ahead of HST. Use the editable converter to translate any HST time — including the date — into AKST.

AKDT is 2 hours ahead of HST
From
HST

Now in Honolulu: 7:53:57 AM HST

To
AKDT

Now in Anchorage: 9:53:57 AM AKDT

On this date Anchorage observes AKDT. AKST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Alaska Standard Time (AKST).

HST to AKST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM HST meeting takes place at 10:00 AM AKST. Concretely, when Honolulu (HST) and Anchorage (AKST) set up a call, aKST is 1 hour ahead of HST.

Hawaii Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time conversion chart
HST timeAKST time
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day

This chart uses the fixed HST and AKST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert HST to AKST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to Alaska Standard Time (AKST).

How do I convert HST to AKST?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the HST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching AKST time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

What is the time difference between HST and AKST?

AKST is 1 hour ahead of HST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 1 hour to get the other — so a call between Honolulu and Anchorage is always 1 hour apart.

What's the current time in AKST?

Right now the time in Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 8:53:57 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live AKST clock.

And what time is it in HST?

And in Hawaii Standard Time (HST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 7:53:57 AM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across HST and AKST?

For example, a 9:00 AM HST meeting takes place at 10:00 AM AKST. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

Does daylight saving time change the HST–AKST difference?

The labels HST and AKST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

How accurate is this HST to AKST conversion?

We don’t guess. HST and AKST times are worked out from the official IANA time zone database, the trusted standard that operating systems use worldwide. Because daylight-saving rules and regional offsets do change over time, we track those updates rather than relying on a fixed number — which is exactly where many converters slip up.

Convert HST to other time zones

Convert to AKST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of HST is AKST?

AKST is 1 hour ahead of HST — a fixed 1 hour difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in AKST when it's 12:00 PM HST?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) HST, it's 1:00 PM AKST.

Do HST or AKST use daylight saving time?

Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving; Alaska Standard Time (AKST) observes daylight saving, alternating with AKDT.

Why might the real-world HST–AKST difference change during the year?

The labels HST and AKST are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Alaska Standard Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want HST to AKDT. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.