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).

Edmonton to AKST

-3h

Edmonton

MDTSOURCE

Canada · UTC-06:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AKST

UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH09

MM00

09:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Edmonton

AKST

12:00 AM

10:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

12:00 AM

4:00 AM

2:00 AM

6:00 AM

4:00 AM

8:00 AM

6:00 AM

10:00 AM

8:00 AM

12:00 PM

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

12:00 PM

4:00 PM

2:00 PM

6:00 PM

4:00 PM

8:00 PM

6:00 PM

10:00 PM

8:00 PM

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

MDT and AKST on the World Map

The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Standard Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

MDT Zone

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AKST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

MST – Mountain Standard Time

UTC-07:00

Mountain Standard Time (MST) is the time zone for the Mountain region of North America, 7 hours behind UTC.

Countries in MST

United States (Mountain)Canada (Alberta)Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora)

Major Cities in MST

DenverPhoenixSalt Lake CityCalgaryEdmontonAlbuquerqueEl PasoTucsonBoiseCiudad Juárez

Key Facts about MST

•Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round.
•The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
•Denver, the 'Mile High City', is the largest city fully in MST.
•MST covers 6 US states entirely and parts of several others.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to MDT

Learn more about MST 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

About Edmonton

Wikipedia

Edmonton operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), same as Denver. As Alberta's capital and an energy hub, Edmonton time aligns with Western Canadian markets.

Population:1 million

Metro:1.4 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST

Currency:CAD (C$)

Stock Exchange:N/A (Uses TSX)

Key Landmarks

West Edmonton MallFort Edmonton ParkArt Gallery of AlbertaMuttart ConservatoryRiver Valley

Did You Know?

The city has the most extensive urban parkland in North America.

Learn more about MDT timezone →

Comparing Time Zones: Edmonton and AKST

Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Edmonton 3 hours behind AKST — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton it is 6:00 AM in AKST. Midnight in Edmonton is 9:00 PM in AKST.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while AKST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Edmonton to AKST time conversion table

Edmonton (MDT)	AKST (AKST)	Day
12:00 AM	9:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	3:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	4:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	9:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	12:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	3:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Edmonton to AKST time

Scheduling a call from Edmonton to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Edmonton lands at 7:00 AM in AKST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Edmonton and AKST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM MDT time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM AKST). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Edmonton viewers need 6:00 AM in AKST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 3:00 AM if the event is anchored to Edmonton.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM MDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Edmonton and need AKST colleagues present.
Edmonton: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -3h gap.

About MST (Mountain Standard Time)

Mountain Standard Time (MST) covers the Rocky Mountain region of the United States and Canada. Arizona is notable for not observing daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round (except the Navajo Nation). The time zone includes major cities like Denver, Phoenix, Calgary, and Salt Lake City. During summer, most areas switch to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-06:00).

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 Edmonton and AKST

Both Edmonton and AKST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM MDT, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM AKST. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Edmonton and AKST share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM MDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Edmonton is 3 hours behind AKST (MDT UTC-06:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM MDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Edmonton

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00

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 Edmonton and AKST?

Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 3 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -3h.

How do I convert Edmonton time to AKST time?

Add -3h to Edmonton local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Edmonton is 6:00 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 -3h offset from Edmonton.

What is the best time to call AKST from Edmonton?

Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM MDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM AKST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Edmonton or AKST?

Edmonton is 3 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Edmonton it is 9:00 AM in AKST.

Do Edmonton and AKST use different time zones?

Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Edmonton and America/Anchorage.

Does daylight saving time affect the Edmonton–AKST difference?

Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and AKST is not, so the -3h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Edmonton's time zone?

MDT also covers Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson and 2 more.

Which countries use MDT, Edmonton's zone?

MDT is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta), Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).

Is there a day difference between Edmonton and AKST?

Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Edmonton and AKST?

AKST is -3h from Edmonton.

What timezone is Edmonton in?

Edmonton operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), same as Denver. As Alberta's capital and an energy hub, Edmonton time aligns with Western Canadian markets.

What timezone is AKST in?

AKST operates on its local timezone.

What are the business hours in Edmonton?

Standard business hours in Edmonton are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.

Which countries use MST (Mountain Standard Time)?

MST is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta), Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).

Does MST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, MST switches to MDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about MST?

Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round. The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.