About Alaska Time
Alaska Time is used in most of Alaska, including Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks.
Daylight saving time
Alaska Time switches between Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC−9) and Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC−8).
- Sunday, March 8, 2026: clocks go forward from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (AKDT begins)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026: clocks go back from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (AKST begins)
- Sunday, March 14, 2027: clocks go forward from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (AKDT begins)
- Sunday, November 7, 2027: clocks go back from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (AKST begins)
Cities on this clock
AKT vs. other time zones
| Time zone | Now | vs. AKST | Converter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time EST/EDT | — | — | AKST to EST |
| Central Time CST/CDT | — | — | AKST to CST |
| Mountain Time MST/MDT | — | — | AKST to MST |
| Pacific Time PST/PDT | — | — | AKST to PST |
| Hawaii Time HST | — | — | AKST to HST |
| Greenwich Mean Time GMT | — | — | AKST to GMT |
| Coordinated Universal Time UTC | — | — | AKST to UTC |
| Central European Time CET/CEST | — | — | AKST to CET |
| Eastern European Time EET/EEST | — | — | AKST to EET |
| India Standard Time IST | — | — | AKST to IST |
| Japan Standard Time JST | — | — | AKST to JST |
| Australian Eastern Time AEST/AEDT | — | — | AKST to AEST |
| Singapore Time SGT | — | — | AKST to SGT |
| Philippine Time PHT | — | — | AKST to PHT |
| Moscow Time MSK | — | — | AKST to MSK |
| Gulf Standard Time GST | — | — | AKST to GST |
Times update live. Plan a meeting across time zones.
Questions
What is the difference between AKST and AKDT?
AKST (Alaska Standard Time) is the winter time, UTC−9. AKDT (Alaska Daylight Time) is the daylight saving time used in summer, UTC−8. People often say AKST all year, but strictly AKDT applies while daylight saving is in effect.
When does Alaska Time change in 2026?
In 2026, clocks on Alaska Time go forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Where is Alaska Time used?
Alaska Time is used in most of Alaska, including Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks.
What is AKST in UTC?
AKST is UTC−9 and AKDT is UTC−8.