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AKDT to MST Converter

From Alaska Daylight Time to Mountain Standard Time: mST is 1 hour ahead of AKDT. Use the editable converter to translate any AKDT time — including the date — into MST.

MDT is 2 hours ahead of AKDT
From
AKDT

Now in Anchorage: 9:53:57 AM AKDT

To
MDT

Now in Denver: 11:53:57 AM MDT

On this date Denver observes MDT. MST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT).

AKDT to MST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM AKDT meeting takes place at 10:00 AM MST. Concretely, when Anchorage (AKDT) and Denver (MST) set up a call, mST is 1 hour ahead of AKDT.

Alaska Daylight Time to Mountain Standard Time conversion chart
AKDT timeMST time
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day

This chart uses the fixed AKDT and MST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert AKDT to MST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) to Mountain Standard Time (MST).

How do I convert AKDT to MST?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the AKDT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching MST time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

AKDT vs MST: what's the time gap?

MST is 1 hour ahead of AKDT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 1 hour to get the other — so a call between Anchorage and Denver is always 1 hour apart.

What's the current time in MST?

Right now the time in Mountain Standard Time (MST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 10:53:57 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live MST clock.

And what time is it in AKDT?

And in Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:53:57 AM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

What's the best time for a AKDT–MST call?

For example, a 9:00 AM AKDT meeting takes place at 10:00 AM MST. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

Does daylight saving time change the AKDT–MST difference?

The labels AKDT and MST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. Both regions move their clocks for daylight saving on roughly the same weekends, so the 1 hour gap usually holds steady right through the year.

How accurate is this AKDT to MST conversion?

We don’t guess. AKDT and MST times are worked out from the official IANA time zone database, the trusted standard that operating systems use worldwide. Because daylight-saving rules and regional offsets do change over time, we track those updates rather than relying on a fixed number — which is exactly where many converters slip up.

Convert AKDT to other time zones

Convert to MST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of AKDT is MST?

MST is 1 hour ahead of AKDT — a fixed 1 hour difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in MST when it's 12:00 PM AKDT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) AKDT, it's 1:00 PM MST.

Do AKDT or MST use daylight saving time?

Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with AKST; Mountain Standard Time (MST) observes daylight saving, alternating with MDT.

Why might the real-world AKDT–MST difference change during the year?

The labels AKDT and MST are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Alaska Daylight Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want AKST to MST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.