AKST to IDT Converter
Convert time between Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
Time Difference
Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is 0 hours ahead of Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
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Quick Reference
| AKST | 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 AKST to IDT Time Conversion
Converting time between Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and Israel Daylight Time (IDT) bridges Anchorage and Juneau with Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. AKST is UTC-9 while IDT is UTC+3, placing IDT exactly 12 hours ahead of AKST — a half-day difference that always shifts conversions onto the next or previous calendar day.
This time zone converter uses the IANA timezone database to ensure accurate calculations. Note that AKST is the winter standard time in Alaska, while IDT applies during Israel's daylight saving period (late March to late October), so the 12-hour AKST-to-IDT relationship is rare in practice; for most of Israel's daylight saving period Alaska is on AKDT. Use this converter for historical lookups, edge cases around DST transitions, and any scheduling need that calls for the AKST baseline.
Common Use Cases for AKST to IDT Conversion
Business & Work
- Scheduling meetings between Alaska teams and Israeli partners around DST transitions
- Coordinating project deadlines across Alaska and Israel
- Planning conference calls that span the AKST baseline and Israeli daylight saving
Personal & Travel
- Planning travel itineraries between Alaska and Israel
- Coordinating with family and friends in Israel from Alaska
- Scheduling virtual events for AKST and IDT audiences
Time Zone Information
Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
- UTC Offset: UTC-9
- IANA Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Daylight Saving: First Sunday in November to Second Sunday in March (AKDT covers the rest)
- Major Cities: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka
- Coverage: Most of Alaska during winter standard time
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: AKST to IDT
Remember: IDT is always 12 hours ahead of AKST
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and IDT?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is UTC-9, while Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is UTC+3. IDT is 12 hours ahead of AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage, it is 12:00 AM in Tel Aviv the next day.
When does this AKST to IDT conversion apply?
AKST is the winter standard time in Alaska (early November through mid-March), while IDT applies from late March to late October. The exact AKST-to-IDT pairing is rare and only relevant near DST transitions; for most of Israel's daylight saving period Alaska is on AKDT.
How does the time difference change throughout the year?
When Alaska switches to AKDT in March, the offset to IDT becomes 11 hours. When Israel returns to IST (UTC+2) in late October, AKST to IST is also 11 hours. The 12-hour AKST-to-IDT offset only happens during a narrow seasonal overlap.
What are the best times for AKST-IDT business calls?
A 9:00 AM call in Anchorage is 9:00 PM in Tel Aviv — the only realistic live window when one side is starting work and the other is still up. Asynchronous communication is generally easier for this pair.
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 AKST timezone?
AKST covers most of Alaska during winter standard time, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Sitka. The Aleutian Islands use a separate Hawaii-Aleutian rule set.
Pro Tips
- • IDT is exactly 12 hours ahead of AKST — flip AM and PM and add a day to convert from Alaska to Israel.
- • Most AKST-to-IDT pairings only occur around the DST transitions in late March and late October.
- • Best meeting window: 8:00–10:00 AM AKST overlaps with 8:00–10:00 PM IDT.
- • When Alaska is on AKDT (most of the year that Israel uses IDT) the offset is 11 hours instead of 12.
- • Plan around Israel's Friday-Saturday weekend — Sunday is a working day in Israel.
- • For dates near DST transitions, double-check the offset before sending invites.