America/Anchorage time zone
Alaska Time in United States.
15:07:07
Saturday, 14 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC-09:00
Abbreviation
AKST
Daylight saving
Not now
Region
North America
United States
Clock changes in America/Anchorage
- Sun, 8 Mar 2026Clocks go forward 1h: UTC-09:00 to UTC-08:00
- Sun, 1 Nov 2026Clocks go back 1h: UTC-08:00 to UTC-09:00
- Sun, 14 Mar 2027Clocks go forward 1h: UTC-09:00 to UTC-08:00
- Sun, 7 Nov 2027Clocks go back 1h: UTC-08:00 to UTC-09:00
Compared with other time zones
- UTC9h ahead00:07
- America/New York4h ahead19:07
- Europe/London9h ahead00:07
- Asia/Kolkata14h 30m ahead05:37
- Asia/Tokyo18h ahead09:07
Cities in this time zone
Frequently asked questions
What is the UTC offset of America/Anchorage?
America/Anchorage is at UTC-09:00 right now. Its offset changes during the year because it observes daylight saving time.
Does America/Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in America/Anchorage change during the year, and the exact dates are listed on this page.