Time-zone abbreviation
AKST — Alaska Standard Time (UTC−9)
AKST stands for Alaska Standard Time, nine hours behind UTC (UTC−9). Alaska shifts to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC−8) in summer, alongside the U.S. mainland.
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Current time in Alaska Standard Time
7:32 PM
Thursday, Jul 2
America/Anchorage
Quick facts
- Standard offset
- UTC−9 (AKST)
- Daylight saving
- Yes — shifts to AKDT (UTC−8)
- Next clock change
- Where it's used
- Used across most of the U.S. state of Alaska.
Cities in Alaska Standard Time
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Frequently asked questions
- What does AKST stand for?
- AKST stands for Alaska Standard Time.
- What is the UTC offset of AKST?
- Alaska Standard Time is UTC−9, shifting to UTC−8 (AKDT) when daylight saving is in effect.
- Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
- Yes — Alaska Standard Time shifts to AKDT (UTC−8) during summer. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026.