PST to AKST Time Converter - Live World Clock

Convert time between Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Alaska Standard Time (AKST). See current time with live clocks.

United States (PST)

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10:27:45 AM
Thursday, August 20, 2026

United States (AKST)

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09:27:45 AM
Thursday, August 20, 2026

Current Time Difference

PST is 1 hours ahead of AKST

(1 hours during Daylight Saving Time)

What is PST (Pacific Standard Time)?

Pacific Standard Time (PST) for the west coast of North America, UTC-8:00.

Countries and Regions Using PST

Primary Country:

  • United States
  • States: California, Washington, Oregon

Also Used By:

  • Canada - British Columbia
  • Mexico

Key Facts about PST:

  • ✓ Silicon Valley tech hub
  • ✓ Hollywood entertainment center
  • ✓ Major port cities
  • ✓ Major Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland
  • ✓ UTC Offset: -8:00 (-7:00 during PDT)

What is AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) used in Alaska, UTC-9:00.

Countries and Regions Using AKST

Primary Country:

  • United States
  • States: Alaska

Key Facts about AKST:

  • ✓ Largest US state by area
  • ✓ Natural resources industry
  • ✓ Tourism and fishing
  • ✓ Major Cities: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau
  • ✓ UTC Offset: -9:00 (-8:00 during AKDT)

PST to AKST Time Difference

Standard Time Difference:

PST is 1 hours ahead

During Daylight Saving Time:

PST is 1 hours ahead

Common Use Cases:

  • • Business meetings between United States and United States
  • • International collaboration across timezones
  • • Scheduling calls and conferences

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are in PST time zone?

United States is the primary country using PST (-8:00). Other countries include: Canada, Mexico.

Which countries are in AKST time zone?

United States is the primary country using AKST (-9:00).

How many hours is PST ahead of AKST?

PST is 1 hours ahead of AKST. During Daylight Saving Time, the difference is 1 hours.

Does United States observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time. During DST, PST changes to PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) with UTC offset of -7:00.