Alaska Time Zone
Alaska is primarily in the Alaska Time Zone (AKT). The Aleutian Islands observe Hawaii-Aleutian Time. See current local time and UTC offsets for Alaska.
🗺️ Alaska Time Zone: Current local time in Alaska is shown above. Alaska follows Alaska Time (AKT) (UTC-9 / UTC-8 (DST)).
About the Alaska time zone
Alaska is primarily in the Alaska Time (AKT) zone. Parts of Alaska also fall in Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HAT) — the state is split between zones, with the boundary defined by county lines. Alaska observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Alaska Time Zone
Alaska spans multiple time zones. The primary time zone is Alaska Time (AKT) (UTC-9 / UTC-8 (DST)). Aleutian Islands west of 169° 30′ W follows Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HAT) (UTC-10 / UTC-9 (DST)). Alaska observes daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Alaska in?
Alaska is in the Alaska Time (AKT) time zone (UTC-9 / UTC-8 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Alaska observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alaska observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Alaska?
The standard UTC offset for Alaska is UTC-9 / UTC-8 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.