What time zone is Alaska in?
Alaska is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Alaska Time (AKST, UTC−9 / AKDT, UTC−8). Hawaii–Aleutian Time (HST, UTC−10 / HDT, UTC−9) is used in the western Aleutian Islands, west of about 169.5° W (Adak, Atka).
Time zones in Alaska
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Time | AKST, UTC−9 / AKDT, UTC−8 | |
| Hawaii–Aleutian Time | HST, UTC−10 / HDT, UTC−9 |
Cities in Alaska
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | Alaska Time | |
| Fairbanks | Alaska Time | |
| Juneau | Alaska Time | |
| Adak | Hawaii–Aleutian Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Alaska changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Questions people ask
What time zone is Alaska in?
Alaska is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Alaska Time (AKST, UTC−9 / AKDT, UTC−8). Hawaii–Aleutian Time (HST, UTC−10 / HDT, UTC−9) is used in the western Aleutian Islands, west of about 169.5° W (Adak, Atka).
Does Alaska observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alaska changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Alaska right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Alaska's Alaska Time areas. The table shows each part of the state.
Is Alaska split between time zones?
Yes. Most of Alaska uses Alaska Time. Hawaii–Aleutian Time is used in the western Aleutian Islands, west of about 169.5° W (Adak, Atka).