Current Time in Alaska

15:36:05
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Alaska Time · UTC-8 · AKDT (DST)

Alaska uses Alaska Time (UTC-8). The state observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward by one hour from March to November.

Time Zone Details

StateAlaska (AK)
Time ZoneAlaska Time
IANA IDAmerica/Anchorage
Current OffsetUTC-8
AbbreviationAKDT
DSTActive — observing daylight saving time

Most of Alaska uses AKST/AKDT. The Aleutian Islands west of 169.5 W use Hawaii-Aleutian Time.

Major Cities in Alaska

Time Differences from Alaska

CityCurrent TimeDifference
London 00:36 9h ahead
Tokyo 08:36 17h ahead
Sydney 09:36 18h ahead
Dubai 03:36 12h ahead
Paris 01:36 10h ahead

Other US States

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