AKST to HST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 28, 2025

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Alaska Standard Time (AKST)

UTC-9:00 • Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Hawaii Standard Time (HST)

UTC-10:00 • Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (AKST): -09:00

UTC Offset (HST): -10:00

DST Status: --

AKST Time: --

HST Time: --

Time Format:

Current AKST: --:--:--

Current HST: --:--:--

🇺🇸 AKST is UTC-9:00 and HST is UTC-10:00. AKST is 1 hour ahead of HST. Hawaii never observes daylight saving time.

AKST to HST Conversion Guide

What is AKST to HST Conversion?

AKST to HST conversion helps you translate time between Alaska Standard Time and Hawaii Standard Time zones. AKST is UTC-9:00 while HST is UTC-10:00. The time difference between these zones is 1 hour, with AKST being ahead of HST.

Time Zone Information

Alaska Standard Time (AKST): Used in most of Alaska including Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. UTC-9:00 during standard time, UTC-8:00 during daylight saving time.

Hawaii Standard Time (HST): Used throughout Hawaii including Honolulu, Hilo, and Kailua. Always UTC-10:00 as Hawaii never observes daylight saving time.

Time Difference: AKST is consistently 1 hour ahead of HST during standard time. During Alaska's daylight saving time, the difference becomes 2 hours.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Alaska: Observes daylight saving time (AKDT, UTC-8:00) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Hawaii: Never observes daylight saving time - HST remains UTC-10:00 throughout the year since 1945.

Variable Difference: Time difference varies between 1 hour (standard time) and 2 hours (when Alaska observes DST).

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

AKST 9:00 AM → HST 8:00 AM

AKST 5:00 PM → HST 4:00 PM

Excellent business hours overlap

Meeting Planning

Best AKST Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Converts to HST: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Perfect business coordination

Travel Planning

AKST Departure: 11:00 PM

HST Arrival: 10:00 PM (same day)

Subtract 1 hour for Hawaii time

Event Scheduling

AKST Midnight: 11:00 PM HST (previous day)

AKST Noon: 11:00 AM HST

Simple 1-hour difference

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• During Alaska standard time, simply subtract 1 hour to get Hawaii time

• Hawaii never changes clocks - HST is constant year-round since 1945

• During Alaska daylight saving time (AKDT), the difference becomes 2 hours

• Both time zones are part of the United States, making this a domestic conversion

• Excellent business hours overlap makes scheduling meetings very convenient

• Western Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Time, same as Hawaii (HST)

Convert Between Alaska and Hawaii Time

If you ever need to coordinate plans between Alaska and Hawaii, this time converter is here to make it simple. It instantly translates time between Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and Hawaii Standard Time (HST), accounting for daylight saving changes and showing live updates for both zones. Whether you’re booking flights, scheduling meetings, or calling family, it helps you avoid confusion and missed connections.

Why this converter comes in handy

Alaska and Hawaii might both be in the Pacific, but their clocks don’t tick the same. Alaska shifts between standard time and daylight saving time. Hawaii doesn’t. That means the time difference isn’t always the same throughout the year. This calculator keeps up with those shifts automatically and shows the exact time difference without you needing to Google it every time.

It’s a real lifesaver if you’re doing business across both states, setting up video calls with friends or family, or trying to plan events like virtual game nights or birthday greetings. For example, if you live in Anchorage and you’re coordinating a call with someone in Honolulu, the time offset changes depending on the season. The converter clears that up instantly.

How to use the time converter

1. Pick a date and time

Start by selecting a date and time in the top section under “Alaska Standard Time” (or “Hawaii Standard Time” if you've swapped them). You’ll see fields for the date and time, just click and set them like any regular calendar or clock picker.

2. Choose your input timezone

Use the dropdown just below the time fields to choose if your starting time is from Alaska or Hawaii. By default, it’s set to Alaska.

3. Click Convert or Let It Do It For You

If “Auto Convert” is checked, you’ll see the results update right away when you change the time. If you prefer to hit a button, just click “Convert Time.” The converted result will show in the bottom section along with the date and all the details.

4. Swap zones in a click

Click the “Swap” button to flip the direction of the conversion. Now you’re entering Hawaii time and seeing what it becomes in Alaska. This is useful if someone gives you a time in their own zone, and you want to match it locally.

5. Use the “Now” button to get current time

Need to see what the current time looks like in both zones? Click “Now” to fill in the current moment from your selected timezone. The result updates right away.

6. Reset anytime

If you want to start over or clear out what you’ve entered, the “Reset” button brings you back to the current date and time in Alaska time.

Extra Tools built right in

Live clocks for both zones

Look just below the converter and you’ll see two live clocks, one for Alaska and one for Hawaii. These stay updated to the second, so you always know what time it is in both places, even if you're not converting anything at the moment.

Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour formats

Prefer military time or just like things tidy with AM/PM? You can switch formats by clicking the “12 Hour” or “24 Hour” button. It affects both the live clocks and the results.

Offset info and daylight saving status

There’s a checkbox labeled “Show UTC Offset” if you want to see the UTC offset spelled out clearly. The converter also tells you if daylight saving is currently in effect for Alaska. Hawaii never changes its clocks, so that part stays steady.

Quick keyboard shortcuts

Press Enter or Space to trigger conversion.
Hit R to reset everything.
Hit S to swap zones.
Hit N to grab the current time.
Hit F to toggle between 12 and 24-hour formats.

These shortcuts make it easy to work fast without lifting your fingers off the keyboard.

Real-life example: Planning a trip from Anchorage to Honolulu

Let’s say you're flying from Anchorage to Honolulu and your flight departs at 11:00 PM AKST. You want to let your hotel in Hawaii know what time you'll arrive. The converter shows that 11:00 PM in Alaska is 10:00 PM in Hawaii on the same day. Simple, quick, no math in your head. You can even check whether daylight saving will be in effect to make sure you’re not off by an hour.

Keep your schedule straight across the Pacific

Time differences can be tricky, even within the United States. With this AKST to HST converter, you don’t have to think twice about when to call, book, or show up. Whether you’re planning travel, managing remote teams, or just trying to catch your cousin’s birthday call on time, this tool makes it easy to stay on track.