AKST to PST Converter - Savvy Time (2024)

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The Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is 1 hours behind of Pacific Standard Time (PST).

The zone includes nearly all of the U.S. state of Alaska and is one hour behind the Pacific Time Zone. The western Aleutian Islands observe Hawaii–Aleutian Time, one hour behind the remainder of the state. The largest city in the Alaskan Time Zone is Anchorage, Alaska.

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 3 hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST). To convert PST to EST, you have to add three hours. Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 2 hours behind Central Standard Time (CST). To convert PST to CST, you have to add two hours.

Alaska–Hawaii Standard Time (UTC−10:00), used by most of Alaska, including Anchorage and Fairbanks. Yukon Standard Time (UTC−09:00), used by Yakutat. Pacific Standard Time (UTC−08:00), used by Southeast Alaska, including Juneau.

On September 15, 1983, Secretary Elizabeth Dole signed a plan to reduce the number of time zones in Alaska from four to two; two weeks later, the plan became effective. Since that date, 90 percent of Alaska residents set their clocks to Alaska Standard Time (same as Yukon), only one hour behind the West Coast.

Hawaii and Alaska do not share a time zone with any other state in the USA. They each have their own time zone. Actually, even this might not be quite right. Some of the Aleutian Islands, which are part of Alaska, are on the same time zone as Hawaii.

If you live in California and you want to call a friend in Alaska, you can try calling them between 8:00 AM and 12:00 AM your time. This will be between 7AM - 11PM their time, since Alaska (AK) is 1 hour behind California (CA).

The time difference between Alaska (America/Anchorage) and California (America/Los_Angeles) is 1 hours. This means that it is now 02:04 (13.06. 2024) in Alaska and 03:04 (13.06. 2024) in California.

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PST (Pacific Standard Time) Time Zone Converter.

Alaska is known for its wide-open spaces, abundant outdoor experiences, and Alaskan Native culture. Alaska is also one of the best places in the world in which to view the Northern Lights. From the mountains to the sea fjords, and Alaska's vast interior terrain, the 49th state is a photographer's dream.

Time Difference

All of Oregon is on Pacific Standard Time, except for the Ontario city area in Eastern Oregon, which is on Mountain Standard Time. Daylight Saving Time is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.

Anchorage, Alaska is 1 hour behind California (CA).

To schedule a conference call or plan a meeting at the best time for both parties, you should try between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time in California. That will end up being between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Anchorage, AK. The chart below shows overlapping times.

California Is in the Pacific Time Zone

California uses Pacific Standard Time (PST) during standard time and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) during Daylight Saving Time (DST). California shares its time zone and DST schedule with bordering states Oregon and Nevada.