Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

PDT to AKST

-2h

PDT

PDTSOURCE

UTC-07:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AKST

UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH10

MM00

10:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

PDT

AKST

12:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

1:00 AM

4:00 AM

3:00 AM

6:00 AM

5:00 AM

8:00 AM

7:00 AM

10:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

11:00 AM

2:00 PM

1:00 PM

4:00 PM

3:00 PM

6:00 PM

5:00 PM

8:00 PM

7:00 PM

10:00 PM

9:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

PDT and AKST on the World Map

The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

PDT Zone

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AKST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

PDT – Pacific Daylight Time

UTC-07:00

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.

Countries in PDT

United States (Pacific)Canada (British Columbia)Mexico (Baja California)

Major Cities in PDT

Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleVancouverPortland

Key Facts about PDT

•PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
•Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to PST

Learn more about PDT on Wikipedia

AKST – Alaska Standard Time

UTC-09:00

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AKST

United States (Alaska)

Major Cities in AKST

AnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitkaWasilla

Key Facts about AKST

•Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
•Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
•The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AKDT

Learn more about AKST on Wikipedia

PDT to AKST Time Difference – Complete Guide

PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts PDT 2 hours behind AKST — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PDT it is 7:00 AM in AKST. Midnight in PDT is 10:00 PM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

PDT to AKST time conversion table

PDT (PDT)	AKST (AKST)	Day
12:00 AM	10:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	4:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	10:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	1:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	3:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	7:00 PM	same day

Why people convert PDT to AKST time

Scheduling a call from PDT to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in PDT lands at 8:00 AM in AKST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both PDT and AKST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM PDT time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
Coordinating a PDT-based team with AKST contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from PDT and need AKST colleagues present.

About PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.

About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).

Best time to call between PDT and AKST

Both PDT and AKST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

PDT and AKST share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

PDT is 2 hours behind AKST (PDT UTC-07:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

PDT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

AKST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PDT and AKST?

PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 2 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -2h.

How do I convert PDT time to AKST time?

Add -2h to PDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PDT is 7:00 AM in AKST.

What time is it in AKST right now?

AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from PDT.