AKDT to IDT Converter
Convert time between Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) and Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT)
Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
Time Difference
Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is 0 hours ahead of Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT)
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Quick Reference
| AKDT | IDT |
|---|---|
| 18:00 | 05:00 |
| 20:00 | 07:00 |
| 22:00 | 09:00 |
| 00:00 | 11:00 |
| 02:00 | 13:00 |
| 04:00 | 15:00 |
| 06:00 | 17:00 |
| 08:00 | 19:00 |
| 10:00 | 21:00 |
| 12:00 | 23:00 |
| 14:00 | 01:00 |
| 16:00 | 03:00 |
Top 10 Most Common Time Zones
| Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | Coordinated Universal Time | UTC ±0 | Global reference standard (servers, logs, APIs) |
| EST / EDT | Eastern (US) Time | UTC −5 / −4 | New York, Toronto — North American business hub |
| CST / CDT | Central (US) Time | UTC −6 / −5 | Chicago, Dallas — US central business region |
| PST / PDT | Pacific (US) Time | UTC −8 / −7 | San Francisco, Los Angeles — tech industry standard |
| GMT / BST | Greenwich Mean / British Summer Time | UTC 0 / +1 | UK, used globally as a reference with UTC |
| CET / CEST | Central European (Summer) Time | UTC +1 / +2 | Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam — EU business core |
| IST | India Standard Time | UTC +5:30 | India — major IT & outsourcing region |
| CST | China Standard Time | UTC +8 | Beijing, Shanghai — East Asia business hub |
| JST | Japan Standard Time | UTC +9 | Tokyo — finance & tech hub |
| AEST / AEDT | Australian Eastern (Daylight) Time | UTC +10 / +11 | Sydney, Melbourne — APAC regional business |
Why Time Zone Abbreviations Are Ambiguous
Unlike standardized identifiers (like America/New_York or Europe/London from the IANA tz database), abbreviations such as "CST" or "IST" are not globally unique. They can refer to different time zones depending on context — country, region, or even time of year (due to daylight saving time).
Common Ambiguous Time Zone Abbreviations
| Abbrev. | Common Meaning(s) | UTC Offset | Region(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST | Central Standard Time / China Standard Time / Cuba Standard Time | UTC−6 / UTC+8 / UTC−5 | North America, China, Cuba |
| IST | Indian Standard Time / Irish Standard Time / Israel Standard Time | UTC+5:30 / UTC+1 / UTC+2 | India, Ireland, Israel |
| AST | Atlantic Standard Time / Arabia Standard Time | UTC−4 / UTC+3 | Caribbean, Canada, Middle East |
| PST | Pacific Standard Time / Philippine Standard Time | UTC−8 / UTC+8 | North America, Philippines |
| EST | Eastern Standard Time (North America / Australia) | UTC−5 / UTC+10 | North America, Australia |
✅ Best Practice
To avoid ambiguity, always:
- Use IANA tz identifiers — e.g.,
America/New_Yorkinstead of "EST" - Specify UTC offset explicitly — e.g.,
UTC−5when abbreviations must be used - Include the full timezone name — e.g., "Eastern Standard Time (EST)" with UTC offset
About AKDT to IDT Time Conversion
Converting time between Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) and Israel Daylight Time (IDT) bridges Anchorage and Fairbanks with Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. AKDT is UTC-8 while IDT is UTC+3, placing IDT 11 hours ahead of AKDT — almost a complete half-day difference that often shifts conversions onto the next or previous calendar day.
This time zone converter uses the IANA timezone database to ensure accurate calculations, accounting for daylight saving in both regions. Alaska uses AKDT from March to November, and Israel observes IDT from late March to late October, so the 11-hour offset applies through most of the northern summer. Use this converter when scheduling meetings, planning travel, or coordinating across these distant time zones.
Common Use Cases for AKDT to IDT Conversion
Business & Work
- Scheduling meetings between Alaska-based teams and Israeli partners
- Coordinating project deadlines across Alaska and Israel
- Planning conference calls between Anchorage and Tel Aviv during shared daylight saving
Personal & Travel
- Planning travel itineraries between Alaska and Israel
- Coordinating with family and friends in Israel from Alaska
- Scheduling virtual events for AKDT and IDT audiences
Time Zone Information
Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT)
- UTC Offset: UTC-8
- IANA Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Daylight Saving: Second Sunday in March to First Sunday in November
- Major Cities: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka
- Coverage: Most of Alaska during daylight saving period
Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
- UTC Offset: UTC+3 (UTC+2 during IST)
- IANA Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
- Daylight Saving: Friday before last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October
- Major Cities: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Eilat, Beersheba
- Coverage: All of Israel during daylight saving period (late March to late October)
Quick Reference: AKDT to IDT
Remember: IDT is always 11 hours ahead of AKDT during overlapping daylight saving periods
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKDT and IDT?
Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) is UTC-8, while Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is UTC+3. IDT is 11 hours ahead of AKDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage, it is 11:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
When does this AKDT to IDT conversion apply?
AKDT runs from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. IDT runs from the Friday before the last Sunday in March until the last Sunday in October. The two windows overlap for most of the northern summer.
How does the time difference change throughout the year?
In the winter Alaska switches to AKST (UTC-9) and Israel switches to IST (UTC+2), making the offset 11 hours again. Around DST transitions in March and November the offsets briefly diverge by an hour.
What are the best times for AKDT-IDT business calls?
Late morning in Anchorage (10:00 AM AKDT) is 9:00 PM in Tel Aviv — a workable evening for IDT and a strong morning for AKDT. The 11-hour gap means most live overlap is at the edges of each working day.
Which countries/regions use IDT timezone?
IDT is observed throughout Israel, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Eilat, and Beersheba. It is the daylight saving variant of Israel Standard Time and is used nationwide.
Which countries/regions use AKDT timezone?
AKDT covers most of Alaska during daylight saving, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Sitka. The Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Time and follow a different rule set.
Pro Tips
- • IDT is 11 hours ahead of AKDT — add 11 hours to an Anchorage time to get the Tel Aviv time.
- • Many AKDT to IDT conversions cross into the next calendar day in Israel.
- • Best meeting window: 9:00–11:00 AM AKDT overlaps with 8:00–10:00 PM IDT.
- • When Alaska switches to AKST in November, the offset stays at 12 hours to IST or 11 hours to IDT.
- • Plan around Israel's Friday-Saturday weekend — Sunday is a working day in Israel.
- • For dates in late March or early November, double-check the DST status of both regions before scheduling.