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).

Denver to AKST

-3h

Denver

MDTSOURCE

USA · 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

Denver

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 Denver

Wikipedia

Denver operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), 2 hours behind New York. As a tech and aerospace hub, Denver bridges West Coast and Central US business hours.

Population:715,000

Metro:2.9 million

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

Currency:USD ($)

Key Landmarks

Red Rocks AmphitheatreDenver Art MuseumUnion Station16th Street MallColorado State Capitol

Did You Know?

Denver International Airport is the largest airport in North America by land area.

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Denver to AKST Time Difference – Complete Guide

Denver 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 Denver 3 hours behind AKST — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.

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

Denver to AKST time conversion table

Denver (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 Denver to AKST time

Scheduling a call from Denver to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Denver lands at 7:00 AM in AKST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Denver 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.
Coordinating a Denver-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 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 Denver and need AKST colleagues present.
Denver: 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 Denver and AKST

Both Denver 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

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

Denver 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

Denver

☀ 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 Denver and AKST?

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

How do I convert Denver time to AKST time?

Add -3h to Denver local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Denver 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 Denver.

What is the best time to call AKST from Denver?

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, Denver or AKST?

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

Do Denver and AKST use different time zones?

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

Does daylight saving time affect the Denver–AKST difference?

Yes at the moment: Denver 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 Denver's time zone?

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

Which countries use MDT, Denver's zone?

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

Is there a day difference between Denver and AKST?

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

What is the time difference between Denver and AKST?

AKST is -3h from Denver.

What timezone is Denver in?

Denver operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), 2 hours behind New York. As a tech and aerospace hub, Denver bridges West Coast and Central US business hours.

What timezone is AKST in?

AKST operates on its local timezone.

What are the business hours in Denver?

Standard business hours in Denver 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.