PST to AKST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 20, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time (PST/PDT)

UTC-8/-7 • Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Alaska Standard Time (AKST/AKDT)

UTC-9/-8 • Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (PST): -08:00

UTC Offset (AKST): -09:00

DST Status: --

PST/PDT Time: --

AKST/AKDT Time: --

Time Format:

Current PST/PDT: --:--:--

Current AKST/AKDT: --:--:--

🏔️ PST is UTC-8 and changes to PDT (UTC-7) during daylight saving. AKST is UTC-9 and changes to AKDT (UTC-8) during daylight saving time.

PST to AKST Conversion Guide

What is PST to AKST Conversion?

PST to AKST conversion helps you translate time between Pacific Standard Time and Alaska Standard Time zones. PST is UTC-8 and changes to PDT (UTC-7) during daylight saving time. AKST is UTC-9 and changes to AKDT (UTC-8) during daylight saving time. Both zones observe the same daylight saving schedule.

Time Zone Information

Pacific Standard Time (PST): Used in Western US and Canada including Los Angeles, Seattle, and Vancouver. UTC-8 in winter, becomes PDT (UTC-7) during daylight saving.

Alaska Standard Time (AKST): Used throughout most of Alaska including Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. UTC-9 in winter, becomes AKDT (UTC-8) during daylight saving.

Time Difference: AKST is typically 1 hour behind PST year-round, as both zones observe the same daylight saving schedule.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Winter Period (Standard Time): November to March - AKST (UTC-9) is 1 hour behind PST (UTC-8)

Summer Period (Daylight Time): March to November - AKDT (UTC-8) is 1 hour behind PDT (UTC-7)

DST Schedule: Both zones change on the same dates - second Sunday in March and first Sunday in November

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (Winter)

PST 9:00 AM → AKST 8:00 AM

PST 5:00 PM → AKST 4:00 PM

1 hour time difference during standard time

Business Hours (Summer)

PDT 9:00 AM → AKDT 8:00 AM

PDT 5:00 PM → AKDT 4:00 PM

1 hour time difference during daylight time

Meeting Planning

Best PST Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Converts to AKST: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Optimal overlap for West Coast business

Event Scheduling

PST 12:00 PM: 11:00 AM AKST

PST 8:00 PM: 7:00 PM AKST

Consistent 1-hour difference year-round

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• AKST is always 1 hour behind PST throughout the year due to synchronized DST schedules

• Both time zones change to/from daylight saving time on the same dates

• Business meetings work well during PST business hours (9 AM - 6 PM) for AKST coordination

• Alaska covers a vast longitude but most populated areas use the same time zone

• Use 24-hour format to avoid AM/PM confusion when scheduling across time zones

• Western Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Time, not Alaska Time

Convert Between PST and AKST

If you’re tired of back-and-forth timezone math between California and Alaska, this simple time conversion calculator is exactly what you need. Whether you’re booking meetings, coordinating deliveries, or just trying to call someone without waking them up too early, it takes the edge off figuring out “what time is it there?”

What this tool actually does

At its heart, this is a live time converter that lets you pick a date and time in either Pacific Standard Time (PST/PDT) or Alaska Standard Time (AKST/AKDT), and instantly shows what that same moment looks like in the other timezone. It also tracks the current time in both zones, updates every second, and can show detailed info like UTC offsets and daylight saving status.

Even better: it doesn’t just assume the offset is always the same. The calculator takes into account Daylight Saving Time automatically (unless you tell it not to), and gives you the correct conversion for any date you choose—past, present, or future.

Why it’s worth using

If you work with teams across the West Coast and Alaska, time coordination can be a recurring pain. You might already know there’s a one-hour difference most of the year—but when Daylight Saving kicks in or out, things can get fuzzy. This tool keeps it straight, with zero math on your end.

It’s especially useful for:

Remote workers juggling Pacific and Alaska schedules
People planning flights or logistics across these zones
Anyone scheduling recurring events that span the seasons

How to use it in plain steps

Step 1: Pick your starting point

At the top, you’ll see an input section labeled with either Pacific or Alaska time. Use the date picker and time input to set the moment you want to convert. You can also choose which time zone you're starting from using the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Check your settings

Below that is a section called “Conversion Settings.” Here’s what each checkbox does:

Auto Convert: Automatically updates the output as you change the time or date
Daylight Saving Aware: Makes sure the conversion respects seasonal changes
Show UTC Offset: If you want to see the raw offset value (like -08:00), this will show it next to each zone

Step 3: Hit Convert (or don’t)

If “Auto Convert” is on, everything updates in real time as you tweak the time. If it’s off, hit the “Convert Time” button to see the results.

Step 4: Explore the output

On the right side, you’ll see the converted time, date, and which daylight time label applies. It also shows:

The time difference (always 1 hour, unless you’ve unchecked DST awareness)
UTC offsets for each zone
Clear labels like “PDT” or “AKST” to show exactly which version of the timezone is in effect

Extra features worth trying out

Live clock with dual display

At the bottom, the calculator shows the current time in both zones and refreshes every second. Handy if you're doing a quick check and not planning to set a specific time.

One-click convenience buttons

Right in the middle are four buttons that can really speed things up:

Convert Time: Manually trigger a conversion
Swap: Flip the direction of conversion (PST to AKST or vice versa)
Now: Instantly load the current time into the input
Reset: Returns everything to default - great if you’re testing different times

Format switch

There’s also a toggle button that flips between 12-hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour time. If you're scheduling something with precise timing or want to avoid AM/PM mix-ups, it’s a helpful touch.

Answers to things you might wonder

“Why does it always say the difference is 1 hour?”

Because both zones switch in and out of daylight saving on the same days, they stay synced in their offset. If one zone stopped observing DST, you’d see a 2-hour gap part of the year. But as it stands, the hour difference stays consistent.

“What if I don’t want to factor in DST?”

Uncheck the “Daylight Saving Aware” box, and the conversion will treat the zones as fixed offsets from UTC. Just be aware this won’t match reality if your selected date falls within daylight saving periods.

“Is this only for PST and AKST?”

Yes—for now, the dropdown only includes Pacific and Alaska time zones. If you’re working between these two regions, it covers what you need. If you’re looking for broader timezone support, you might need a multi-zone converter.

One tool, less guesswork, better timing

Time coordination doesn’t need to be tricky. This calculator takes a focused approach: just two zones, accurate results, and a few useful extras. Whether you’re scheduling a Zoom call, planning an event, or setting a reminder, it clears up the question of “what time is it there?” with no fuss.