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AKST to HST converter
Alaska Time
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Hawaii Time
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Hawaii Time is 2 hours behind Alaska Time for most of the year, and 1 hour behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to March 7: Hawaii Time is 1 hour behind Alaska Time
- March 8 to October 31: Hawaii Time is 2 hours behind Alaska Time
- November 1 to December 31: Hawaii Time is 1 hour behind Alaska Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM AKST in HST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Alaska Time is 7 AM Hawaii Time. For part of the year it is 8 AM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is HST from AKST?
Hawaii Time is 2 hours behind Alaska Time for most of the year, and 1 hour behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
Does the AKST to HST difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
AKST to HST, hour by hour
| Alaska Time | Hawaii Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 10 PM (previous day) |
| 1 AM | 11 PM (previous day) |
| 2 AM | 12 AM |
| 3 AM | 1 AM |
| 4 AM | 2 AM |
| 5 AM | 3 AM |
| 6 AM | 4 AM |
| 7 AM | 5 AM |
| 8 AM | 6 AM |
| 9 AM | 7 AM |
| 10 AM | 8 AM |
| 11 AM | 9 AM |
| 12 PM | 10 AM |
| 1 PM | 11 AM |
| 2 PM | 12 PM |
| 3 PM | 1 PM |
| 4 PM | 2 PM |
| 5 PM | 3 PM |
| 6 PM | 4 PM |
| 7 PM | 5 PM |
| 8 PM | 6 PM |
| 9 PM | 7 PM |
| 10 PM | 8 PM |
| 11 PM | 9 PM |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.