AKST to Edmonton
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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 Standard 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.
MST – Mountain Standard Time
UTC-07:00Mountain Standard Time (MST) is the time zone for the Mountain region of North America, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
About Edmonton
WikipediaEdmonton operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), same as Denver. As Alberta's capital and an energy hub, Edmonton time aligns with Western Canadian markets.
The city has the most extensive urban parkland in North America.
Everything You Need to Know About AKST and Edmonton Time
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts AKST 3 hours ahead of Edmonton — a difference of +3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 12:00 PM in Edmonton. Midnight in AKST is 3:00 AM in Edmonton.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while AKST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
AKST to Edmonton time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | Edmonton (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 Edmonton time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to Edmonton: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 1:00 PM in Edmonton, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AKST and Edmonton 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.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AKST is 11:00 PM in Edmonton makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- 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 Edmonton colleagues present.
- Edmonton: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 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).
Best time to call between AKST and Edmonton
Both AKST and Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton (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
Edmonton
☀ 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 Edmonton?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 3 hours ahead of Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently +3h.
How do I convert AKST time to Edmonton time?
Add +3h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 12:00 PM in Edmonton.
What time is it in Edmonton right now?
Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton?
AKST is 3 hours ahead of Edmonton. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 3:00 PM in Edmonton.
Do AKST and Edmonton use different time zones?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00, while Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and America/Edmonton.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–Edmonton 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 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 Edmonton?
Not normally. The +3h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between AKST and Edmonton?
Edmonton is +3h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
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 are the business hours in Edmonton?
Standard business hours in Edmonton are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
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 MST timezone?
Major cities in the MST timezone include Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson.
What is the UTC offset for MST?
Mountain Standard Time (MST) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to MDT.
What should I know about the MST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in Edmonton?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +3h later in Edmonton (MST).
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