AKST to MDT Time Converter
MDT is 2 hours ahead of AKST. Alaska is currently on AKDT (UTC-8:00), and MDT is UTC-6:00.
Best Time to Call Between AKST and MDT
Both zones are inside normal business hours between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AKST — that's 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM MDT. That's a 6-hour window.
both at work AKST only MDT only neither — hours along the strip are AKST.
Common Times Converted
AKST on the left, MDT on the right.
AKST to MDT: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both zones are at work.
| AKST | MDT | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | — |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | MDT only |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | MDT only |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Both zones |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Both zones |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Both zones |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Both zones |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Both zones |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Both zones |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | AKST only |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | AKST only |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | — |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day | — |
What AKST and MDT Actually Are
AKST — Alaska Standard Time
Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau. Standing at UTC-9:00 as written, and the region does change its clocks, so its live offset moves by an hour twice a year. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to AKST.
Alaska compressed four time zones into one in 1983, moving most of the state onto a single clock to keep business hours aligned with the rest of the country.
MDT — Mountain Daylight Time
Denver, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton. Standing at UTC-6:00 as written, and the region does change its clocks, so its live offset moves by an hour twice a year. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to MST.
Because Arizona does not follow it, MDT is the half of the year when Phoenix and Denver read the same clock despite being in different zones.
What This Means in Practice
Both sides change clocks, on different dates
Both regions observe daylight saving but do not switch on the same day, so for a week or two each spring and fall the gap between them is an hour different from the rest of the year. Those short windows are where recurring invitations quietly break.
Close enough to share a working day
At only 2 hours apart, the two working days overlap almost completely. Scheduling is barely constrained by the difference.
Major Cities in Each Zone
Cities on AKST
Cities on MDT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and MDT?
MDT is 2 hours ahead of AKST. That is the live figure. Taken strictly as written, the gap between AKST and MDT is 3 hours — the two differ because at least one of these regions is currently on daylight saving.
What is 9:00 AM AKST in MDT?
9:00 AM AKST is 11:00 AM MDT.
What are the best hours to schedule a call between AKST and MDT?
Between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AKST, which is 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM MDT. Both sides are inside normal business hours through that window.
Does the difference between AKST and MDT change during the year?
Yes. Both regions observe daylight saving, and they do not switch on the same dates, so the gap shifts by an hour at least twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.