America/Sitka time now

America/Sitka 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/Sitka

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 America/Sitka

America/Sitka 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 America/Sitka in?

America/Sitka 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/Sitka.

What is the time difference between America/Sitka and other cities?

Right now America/Sitka 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 America/Sitka observe daylight saving time?

America/Sitka 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 America/Sitka in other time zones?

A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in America/Sitka 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 America/Sitka time?

Cities on the same time zone include Sitka.