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AKDT to PST Converter

From Alaska Daylight Time to Pacific Standard Time: aKDT and PST are the same time. Use the editable converter to translate any AKDT time — including the date — into PST.

PDT is 1 hour ahead of AKDT
From
AKDT

Now in Anchorage: 9:53:57 AM AKDT

To
PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:53:57 AM PDT

On this date Los Angeles observes PDT. PST 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 PST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM AKDT meeting takes place at 9:00 AM PST. Concretely, when Anchorage (AKDT) and Los Angeles (PST) set up a call, aKDT and PST are the same time.

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

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

Convert AKDT to PST Time Zone

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

Converting AKDT to PST, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the AKDT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching PST 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.

What is the time difference between AKDT and PST?

There is no time difference. AKDT and PST share the same UTC offset (UTC-8), so the two clocks always read exactly the same.

What time is it in PST right now?

Right now the time in Pacific Standard Time (PST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:53:57 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live PST clock.

What time is it in AKDT right now?

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

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

For example, a 9:00 AM AKDT meeting takes place at 9:00 AM PST. 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.

How does daylight saving affect AKDT to PST?

The labels AKDT and PST 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 match usually holds steady right through the year.

Why can you trust this AKDT to PST converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so AKDT to PST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert AKDT to other time zones

Convert to PST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AKDT and PST?

There is no time difference — AKDT and PST share the same UTC offset (UTC-8), so the times are identical.

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

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

Do AKDT or PST use daylight saving time?

Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with AKST; Pacific Standard Time (PST) observes daylight saving, alternating with PDT.

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

The labels AKDT and PST 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 PST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.