IDT to AKDT Converter
Convert time between Israel Daylight Time (IDT) and Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT)
Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT)
Time Difference
Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) is 0 hours ahead of Israel Daylight Time (IDT)
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Quick Reference
| IDT | AKDT |
|---|---|
| 05:00 | 18:00 |
| 07:00 | 20:00 |
| 09:00 | 22:00 |
| 11:00 | 00:00 |
| 13:00 | 02:00 |
| 15:00 | 04:00 |
| 17:00 | 06:00 |
| 19:00 | 08:00 |
| 21:00 | 10:00 |
| 23:00 | 12:00 |
| 01:00 | 14:00 |
| 03:00 | 16:00 |
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 IDT to AKDT Time Conversion
Converting time between Israel Daylight Time (IDT) and Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) bridges Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with Anchorage and Fairbanks. IDT is UTC+3 while AKDT is UTC-8, 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.
Common Use Cases for IDT to AKDT Conversion
Business & Work
- Scheduling meetings between Israeli teams and Alaska-based partners
- Coordinating project deadlines across Israel and Alaska
- Planning conference calls between Tel Aviv and Anchorage during shared daylight saving
Personal & Travel
- Planning travel itineraries between Israel and Alaska
- Coordinating with family and friends in Alaska from Israel
- Scheduling virtual events for IDT and AKDT audiences
Time Zone Information
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)
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
Quick Reference: IDT to AKDT
Remember: IDT is always 11 hours ahead of AKDT during overlapping daylight saving periods
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between IDT and AKDT?
Israel Daylight Time (IDT) is UTC+3, while Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) is UTC-8. IDT is 11 hours ahead of AKDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Tel Aviv, it is 1:00 AM in Anchorage.
When does this IDT to AKDT 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), keeping the offset at 11 hours. Around DST transitions in March and November the offsets briefly diverge by an hour.
What are the best times for IDT-AKDT business calls?
A 9:00 PM call in Tel Aviv is 10:00 AM in Anchorage — a workable evening for IDT and a strong morning for AKDT. Most live overlap is at the edges of each working day.
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.
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.
Pro Tips
- • IDT is 11 hours ahead of AKDT — drop 11 hours from a Tel Aviv time to get the Anchorage time.
- • Many IDT-to-AKDT conversions cross into the previous calendar day in Alaska.
- • Best meeting window: 8:00–10:00 PM IDT overlaps with 9:00–11:00 AM AKDT.
- • 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.