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IST to AKDT Converter

Convert Irish Standard Time (IST) to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) in one step. Because aKDT is 9 hours behind IST, the math is a fixed 9 hours shift. Adjust the time or date and watch it update.

AKDT is 9 hours behind IST
From
IST

Now in Dublin: 6:53:59 PM IST

To
AKDT

Now in Anchorage: 9:53:59 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 Daylight Time (AKDT).

IST to AKDT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM IST meeting takes place at 12:00 AM AKDT. Concretely, when Dublin (IST) and Anchorage (AKDT) set up a call, aKDT is 9 hours behind IST.

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

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

Convert IST to AKDT Time Zone

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

Converting IST to AKDT, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the IST 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.

What is the time difference between IST and AKDT?

AKDT is 9 hours behind IST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 9 hours to get the other — so a call between Dublin and Anchorage is always 9 hours apart.

What time is it in AKDT right now?

Right now the time in Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:53:59 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live AKDT clock.

What time is it in IST right now?

And in Irish Standard Time (IST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 6:53:59 PM. Compare the two and the 9 hours gap is easy to see.

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

For example, a 9:00 AM IST meeting takes place at 12:00 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 IST to AKDT?

The labels IST 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 9 hours gap usually holds steady right through the year.

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

Convert IST to other time zones

Convert to AKDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind IST is AKDT?

AKDT is 9 hours behind IST — a fixed 9 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) IST, it's 3:00 AM AKDT.

Do IST or AKDT use daylight saving time?

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

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

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