AKST to MST Converter
MST is 2 hours ahead of AKST
AKST to MST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in MST
| AKST | MST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1d |
Converting Alaska Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and Mountain Standard Time (MST) are separated by a 2 hours time difference. MST is 2 hours ahead of AKST. AKST is UTC-9, used in United States, while MST is UTC-7, used in United States, Canada.
When converting from AKST to MST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM AKST equals 11:00 AM MST, 12:00 PM noon AKST equals 2:00 PM MST, and 5:00 PM AKST equals 7:00 PM MST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across AKST and MST
For professionals scheduling meetings between AKST and MST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 2 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
AKST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to AKDT (UTC-8) during summer months. MST observes DST, switching to MDT (UTC-6). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.