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