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PST to AKDT Converter

PST and AKDT are the same time. This converter turns any Pacific Standard Time (PST) time into Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) — just click the time or date to change it.

AKDT is 1 hour behind PDT
From
PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:53:56 AM PDT

On this date Los Angeles observes PDT. PST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
AKDT

Now in Anchorage: 9:53:56 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 Pacific Standard Time (PST).

PST to AKDT conversion chart

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

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

Convert PST to AKDT Time Zone

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

How do I convert PST to AKDT?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the PST 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 PST and AKDT?

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

What time is it in AKDT right now?

Right now the time in Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:53:56 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live AKDT clock.

What time is it in PST right now?

And in Pacific Standard Time (PST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:53:56 AM. Compare the two and the match is easy to see.

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

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

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

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

Convert PST to other time zones

Convert to AKDT from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and AKDT?

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

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

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

Do PST or AKDT use daylight saving time?

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

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

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