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UTC to AKST converter
Coordinated Universal Time
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Alaska Time
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Alaska Time is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time for most of the year, and 9 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to March 7: Alaska Time is 9 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time
- March 8 to October 31: Alaska Time is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time
- November 1 to December 31: Alaska Time is 9 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM UTC in AKST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Coordinated Universal Time is 1 AM Alaska Time. For part of the year it is 12 AM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is AKST from UTC?
Alaska Time is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time for most of the year, and 9 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
Does the UTC to AKST difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
UTC to AKST, hour by hour
| Coordinated Universal Time | Alaska Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 4 PM (previous day) |
| 1 AM | 5 PM (previous day) |
| 2 AM | 6 PM (previous day) |
| 3 AM | 7 PM (previous day) |
| 4 AM | 8 PM (previous day) |
| 5 AM | 9 PM (previous day) |
| 6 AM | 10 PM (previous day) |
| 7 AM | 11 PM (previous day) |
| 8 AM | 12 AM |
| 9 AM | 1 AM |
| 10 AM | 2 AM |
| 11 AM | 3 AM |
| 12 PM | 4 AM |
| 1 PM | 5 AM |
| 2 PM | 6 AM |
| 3 PM | 7 AM |
| 4 PM | 8 AM |
| 5 PM | 9 AM |
| 6 PM | 10 AM |
| 7 PM | 11 AM |
| 8 PM | 12 PM |
| 9 PM | 1 PM |
| 10 PM | 2 PM |
| 11 PM | 3 PM |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.