Alaska Standard Time (AKST) — Current Time Now
Current Time in AKST
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UTC-9 North America (Alaska)
About Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is a time zone in North America (Alaska) with offset UTC-9. It serves approximately ~730,000 people across multiple countries and territories.
UTC Offset & DST
- Standard offset: UTC-9
- DST offset: UTC-8
- Daylight Saving: Yes — AKDT (UTC-8) from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October.
- IANA zones: America/Anchorage, America/Juneau
Converting AKST to Other Time Zones
To convert AKST time to your local time, use our time zone converter. Check the time difference calculator for popular city pairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alaska Standard Time (AKST)?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is a time zone with offset UTC-9 covering North America (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Alaska Standard Time observes daylight saving time. Clocks switch to AKDT (UTC-8) during summer months.
What cities are in AKST?
Major cities include Anchorage, and more.
How do I convert AKST to my time zone?
Use our time zone converter to convert AKST to any other time zone.
What is the current time in AKST?
The current time is shown in the live clock above. AKST is UTC-9 (or UTC-8 during DST).