Alaska Time Zone
The Alaska Time Zone uses AKST (UTC−9) in winter and AKDT (UTC−8) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau are on Alaska time.
| Abbreviations | AKST / AKDT |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC−9 / UTC−8 in summer |
| Reference zone | America/Anchorage |
| Military letter | V (Victor) |
States in the Alaska Time Zone
Split states mostly in this zone
- Alaska, except the western Aleutian Islands, west of about 169.5° W (Adak, Atka)
Major cities
| City | State |
|---|---|
| Anchorage | Alaska |
| Fairbanks | Alaska |
| Juneau | Alaska |
Abbreviation pages: AKST · AKDT
Questions people ask
What states are in the Alaska Time Zone?
1 states and territories use Alaska Time as their main time, and 0 more have parts in it. They're all listed above.
Is it AKST or AKDT right now?
From the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November it's AKDT (UTC−8); the rest of the year it's AKST (UTC−9). The live clock at the top shows which applies today.
What is Alaska Time in UTC?
UTC−9 in winter and UTC−8 in summer.
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