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JST to AKDT Converter

AKDT is 17 hours behind JST. This converter turns any Japan Standard Time (JST) time into Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) — just click the time or date to change it.

AKDT is 17 hours behind JST−1 day
From
JST

Now in Tokyo: 2:54:04 AM JST

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−1 day
AKDT

Now in Anchorage: 9:54:04 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).

JST to AKDT conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM JST meeting takes place at 4:00 PM AKDT (−1 day). Concretely, when Tokyo (JST) and Anchorage (AKDT) set up a call, aKDT is 17 hours behind JST.

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

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

Convert JST to AKDT Time Zone

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

How do I convert JST to AKDT?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the JST 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.

How many hours apart are JST and AKDT?

AKDT is 17 hours behind JST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 17 hours to get the other — so a call between Tokyo and Anchorage is always 17 hours apart.

What time is it in AKDT right now?

Right now the time in Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:54:04 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live AKDT clock.

What time is it in JST right now?

And in Japan Standard Time (JST), it’s currently Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 2:54:04 AM. Compare the two and the 17 hours gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across JST and AKDT?

For example, a 9:00 AM JST meeting takes place at 4:00 PM AKDT (−1 day). 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 JST to AKDT?

The labels JST and AKDT are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

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

Convert JST to other time zones

Convert to AKDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind JST is AKDT?

AKDT is 17 hours behind JST — a fixed 17 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) JST, it's 7:00 PM AKDT the previous day.

Do JST or AKDT use daylight saving time?

Japan Standard Time (JST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving; Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with AKST.

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

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