Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is UTC−9. It is the standard (winter) time of Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau); in summer the same area uses AKDT (UTC−8).
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Where AKST is used
Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
Major cities on America/Anchorage
AKST and daylight saving time
The next change is on 14 March 2027 at 01:59 local time: clocks go forward one hour, from AKST (UTC−9) to AKDT (UTC−8).
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AKST FAQ
What is AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is UTC−9. It is the standard (winter) time of Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau); in summer the same area uses AKDT (UTC−8).
What is the current AKST time?
AKST is UTC−9. The live clock on this page shows the current Alaska Standard Time time, updated every second.
What is the difference between AKST and AKDT?
AKDT is one hour ahead of AKST. AKST is the standard time; AKDT is used during daylight saving time.
Which countries use AKST?
AKST is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.