§ 01United States · AKST
Time in Alaska
Alaska runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST), currently UTC−09:00. Its largest city is Anchorage. The far-western Aleutian Islands observe Hawaii-Aleutian Time.
§ 02Time zone & daylight saving
- Time zone
- Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−09:00
- Largest city
- Anchorage
- Daylight saving (2026)
- Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward around March 8 and back around November 1.
§ 03Time difference
New York−4 h
Chicago−3 h
Denver−2 h
Los Angeles−1 h
London−9 h
Tokyo−18 h
Hours are Alaska’s current offset relative to each city, daylight saving included.
§ 05Frequently asked
- What time zone is Alaska in?
- Alaska is primarily in the Alaska Standard Time zone (AKST), currently UTC−09:00. The far-western Aleutian Islands observe Hawaii-Aleutian Time.
- Does Alaska observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward around March 8 and back around November 1.
- What is the largest city in Alaska?
- Anchorage is the most populous city in Alaska.
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