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