AKST to MDT
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MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKST and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
MDT – Mountain Daylight Time
UTC-06:00Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) is the daylight saving offset in the Mountain Time Zone, 6 hours behind UTC.
- •MDT shares the same offset as CST (UTC-06:00).
- •Arizona does not switch to MDT, remaining on MST.
Time Conversion Guide: AKST to MDT
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. MDT runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00. That puts AKST 3 hours ahead of MDT — a difference of +3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 12:00 PM in MDT. Midnight in AKST is 3:00 AM in MDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to MDT time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | MDT (MDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to MDT time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to MDT: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 1:00 PM in MDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AKST and MDT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AKST time (12:00 PM–5:00 PM MDT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a AKST-based team with MDT 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 AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +3h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–2:00 PM AKST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AKST and need MDT colleagues present.
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).
About MDT (Mountain Daylight Time)
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) is observed during summer months in the Mountain Time Zone, except in Arizona which stays on MST year-round. MDT aligns with Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-06:00.
Best time to call between AKST and MDT
Both AKST and MDT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:00 PM AKST, which is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM MDT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
AKST and MDT share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:00 PM AKST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
AKST is 3 hours ahead of MDT (AKST UTC-09:00 → MDT UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM AKST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
MDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and MDT?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 3 hours ahead of MDT (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently +3h.
How do I convert AKST time to MDT time?
Add +3h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 12:00 PM in MDT.
What time is it in MDT right now?
MDT uses MDT at UTC-06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +3h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call MDT from AKST?
Call between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AKST — that maps to 12:00 PM–5:00 PM MDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, AKST or MDT?
AKST is 3 hours ahead of MDT. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 3:00 PM in MDT.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–MDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +3h offset between AKST and MDT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AKST's time zone?
AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between AKST and MDT?
Not normally. The +3h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between AKST and MDT?
MDT is +3h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is MDT in?
MDT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting 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.
Which cities are in the MDT timezone?
Major cities in the MDT timezone include Denver, Calgary, Edmonton, Salt Lake City, Boise.
What is the UTC offset for MDT?
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) is at UTC-06:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to MST.
What should I know about the MDT timezone?
MDT shares the same offset as CST (UTC-06:00). Arizona does not switch to MDT, remaining on MST.
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in MDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +3h later in MDT (MDT).
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