Convert MST to AKST — Time Difference Between Mountain Standard Time and Alaska Standard Time

How to Convert MST to AKST

Drag the slider on the MST timeline to pick your time — the AKST time updates instantly. You can also click the time display to type a specific hour or pick one from the 15-minute interval dropdown, and use the date picker to check a different day.

What Is the Time Difference Between MST and AKST?

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is 2 hours behind Mountain Standard Time (MST). To convert, subtract 2 hours — for example, 9:00 AM MST is 7:00 AM AKST.

MST to AKST Quick Reference

MST to AKST Meeting Planner

Use the color-coded table above to find overlapping work hours between Denver and Anchorage. Amber rows mark daytime hours — pick a slot that falls in amber on both sides for a meeting that works for everyone.

Why Trust This MST to AKST Converter?

Timezoney uses the IANA Time Zone Database — the same source that powers your phone and computer — so every conversion handles daylight saving transitions and half-hour offsets automatically.