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AKT Time Zone • Alaska Time

Current Time in Alaska Time (AKDT)

22:53:55
Tue, Aug 25, 2026 • UTC-8 / America/Anchorage • Daylight Saving Active (AKDT)
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Alaska Time Now

Check the current Alaska Time in the United States with our live clock. Alaska Time is used across almost the entire state of Alaska, including cities such as Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan.

Alaska Time alternates between Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) depending on the time of year.

Alaska Time UTC Offset

  • AKST: UTC−9
  • AKDT: UTC−8

During daylight saving time, clocks move forward one hour and Alaska Time changes from AKST to AKDT.

Major Cities in Alaska Time

Some of the largest cities using Alaska Time include:

  • Anchorage
  • Fairbanks
  • Juneau
  • Sitka
  • Ketchikan
  • Wasilla
  • Kenai

States in the Alaska Time Zone

The Alaska Time Zone covers almost the entire state of Alaska.

States Entirely in Alaska Time

Alaska is the only US state that uses Alaska Time, and it covers over 99% of the state's land area.

Time Zone Variations in Alaska

A small portion of the western Aleutian Islands observes Hawaii-Aleutian Time (UTC-10 / UTC-9 with DST) rather than Alaska Time to align with closer territories, but the vast majority of the state is in the Alaska Time Zone.

Alaska Time Compared to Other US Time Zones

Alaska Time is:

  • 1 hour behind Pacific Time
  • 2 hours behind Mountain Time
  • 3 hours behind Central Time
  • 4 hours behind Eastern Time
  • 1 hour ahead of Hawaii-Aleutian Time (or 2 hours ahead of Hawaii depending on daylight saving time)

Does Alaska Time Use Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, nearly all locations in the Alaska Time Zone observe daylight saving time.

During the winter, these locations use Alaska Standard Time (AKST). During daylight saving time, they use Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT).

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Alaska Time right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the current Alaska Time in the United States.

Is Alaska Time AKST or AKDT right now?

Alaska Time uses AKST during standard time and AKDT during daylight saving time. The current abbreviation is displayed automatically alongside the live clock.

What is the time difference between Alaska and New York?

Alaska Time is four hours behind New York (Eastern Time).

Does the entire state of Alaska use Alaska Time?

Almost the entire state uses Alaska Time. The westernmost Aleutian Islands observe Hawaii-Aleutian Time.

What is Alaska Time in UTC?

Alaska Standard Time is UTC−9. Alaska Daylight Time is UTC−8.