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AKST to AKDT Converter

This page converts Alaska Standard Time (AKST) to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT). AKDT is 1 hour ahead of AKST, so a meeting at one time slides predictably to the other. Edit the time or date to begin.

AKDT and AKDT are the same time
From
AKDT

Now in Anchorage: 9:53:57 AM AKDT

On this date Anchorage observes AKDT. AKST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
AKDT

Now in Anchorage: 9:53:57 AM AKDT

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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 Standard Time (AKST).

AKST to AKDT conversion chart

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

Alaska Standard Time to Alaska Daylight Time conversion chart
AKST timeAKDT 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 AKST and AKDT offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert AKST to AKDT Time Zone

A quick guide to AKST → AKDT: the time gap, the live clocks, scheduling tips, and how we keep it accurate.

How does the AKST to AKDT converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

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

AKST vs AKDT: what's the time gap?

AKDT is 1 hour ahead of AKST. 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 Anchorage is always 1 hour apart.

What time is it in AKDT right now?

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

What time is it in AKST right now?

And in Alaska Standard Time (AKST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 8:53:57 AM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

When is a good time to schedule a AKST to AKDT meeting?

For example, a 9:00 AM AKST meeting takes place at 10:00 AM AKDT. 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 AKST to AKDT?

The labels AKST and AKDT 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.

Why can you trust this AKST to AKDT 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 AKST to AKDT stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert AKST to other time zones

Convert to AKDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of AKST is AKDT?

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

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

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

Do AKST or AKDT use daylight saving time?

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

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

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