Alaska Time now
Alaska Time is currently on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC−08:00). It uses AKST (UTC−09:00) in standard time and AKDT (UTC−08:00) during daylight saving.
Alaska Time zone at a glance
- Time zone
- Alaska Standard Time / Alaska Daylight Time
- UTC offset
- UTC−08:00 now (UTC−09:00 standard, UTC−08:00 daylight)
- IANA identifier
- America/Anchorage
- Abbreviation
- AKST / AKDT
- Daylight saving
- In effect now
- Next clock change
- Nov 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM (back 1 hour)
Daylight saving time in Alaska Time
Alaska Time observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Nov 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go back 1 hour (UTC−08:00 to UTC−09:00).
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Alaska Time in?
Alaska Time is on Alaska Standard Time in standard time and Alaska Daylight Time during daylight saving. Its UTC offset is UTC−08:00 right now (UTC−09:00 in standard time, UTC−08:00 in daylight saving time). The IANA time zone identifier is America/Anchorage.
What is the time difference between Alaska Time and other cities?
Right now Alaska Time is 8 hours behind London, 3 hours behind New York, 16 hours behind Singapore, 8 hours behind UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.
Does Alaska Time observe daylight saving time?
Alaska Time observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Nov 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go back 1 hour (UTC−08:00 to UTC−09:00).
What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in Alaska Time in other time zones?
A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in Alaska Time is 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM the next day in London and 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM in New York, at the current offsets.
Which other places use Alaska Time time?
Cities on the same time zone include Anchorage.