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AKST to MSK converter
Alaska Time
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Moscow Time
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Moscow Time is 11 hours ahead of Alaska Time for most of the year, and 12 hours ahead of 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: Moscow Time is 12 hours ahead of Alaska Time
- March 8 to October 31: Moscow Time is 11 hours ahead of Alaska Time
- November 1 to December 31: Moscow Time is 12 hours ahead of Alaska Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM AKST in MSK?
For most of the year, 9 AM Alaska Time is 8 PM Moscow Time. For part of the year it is 9 PM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is MSK from AKST?
Moscow Time is 11 hours ahead of Alaska Time for most of the year, and 12 hours ahead of 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 MSK difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
AKST to MSK, hour by hour
| Alaska Time | Moscow Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 11 AM |
| 1 AM | 12 PM |
| 2 AM | 1 PM |
| 3 AM | 2 PM |
| 4 AM | 3 PM |
| 5 AM | 4 PM |
| 6 AM | 5 PM |
| 7 AM | 6 PM |
| 8 AM | 7 PM |
| 9 AM | 8 PM |
| 10 AM | 9 PM |
| 11 AM | 10 PM |
| 12 PM | 11 PM |
| 1 PM | 12 AM (next day) |
| 2 PM | 1 AM (next day) |
| 3 PM | 2 AM (next day) |
| 4 PM | 3 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 4 AM (next day) |
| 6 PM | 5 AM (next day) |
| 7 PM | 6 AM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 7 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 8 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 9 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 10 AM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.