MDT to AKST Time Converter
AKST is 2 hours behind MDT. MDT is UTC-6:00, and Alaska is currently on AKDT (UTC-8:00).
Best Time to Call Between MDT and AKST
Both zones are inside normal business hours between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT — that's 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM AKST. That's a 6-hour window.
both at work MDT only AKST only neither — hours along the strip are MDT.
Common Times Converted
MDT on the left, AKST on the right.
MDT to AKST: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both zones are at work.
| MDT | AKST | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM | — |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM | — |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | MDT only |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM | MDT only |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Both zones |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Both zones |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Both zones |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Both zones |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Both zones |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Both zones |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | AKST only |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | AKST only |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM | — |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM | — |
What MDT and AKST Actually Are
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.
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.
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 MDT
Cities on AKST
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between MDT and AKST?
AKST is 2 hours behind MDT. That is the live figure. Taken strictly as written, the gap between MDT and AKST is 3 hours — the two differ because at least one of these regions is currently on daylight saving.
What is 9:00 AM MDT in AKST?
9:00 AM MDT is 7:00 AM AKST.
What are the best hours to schedule a call between MDT and AKST?
Between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT, which is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM AKST. Both sides are inside normal business hours through that window.
Does the difference between MDT and AKST 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.