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AKST Time Now

Alaska Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) • UTC−9
Day of weekWednesday
Day of year308
Week numberWeek 45
DST statusNot active

AKST is in use right now in Alaska Time (UTC−9).

AKST is 9 hours behind of UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).

AKST time zone

Alaska Time

Alaska Standard Time (AKST)

IANA: America/Anchorage · UTC−9

Daylight saving time in AKST

Not in effect now

Next change: Sun 14 Mar, clocks go forward 1 hour (02:00 → 03:00)

Sunrise and sunset in AKST today

Sunrise 08:33 · Sunset 16:53

Daylight 8h 20m · Solar noon 12:43

What time zone is AKST in?

Clocks in AKST run on Alaska Time (AKST, UTC−9); software knows the zone as America/Anchorage.

Does AKST observe daylight saving time?

Yes. AKST is on standard time now. The next changes:

  • Sunday 14 March 2027: clocks go forward at 02:00 to 03:00 (AKST → AKDT)
  • Sunday 7 November 2027: clocks go back at 02:00 to 01:00 (AKDT → AKST)

Time in AKST vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from AKST
New York Wed4 hours ahead
Los Angeles Wed1 hour ahead
London Wed9 hours ahead
Paris Wed10 hours ahead
Dubai Wed13 hours ahead
Mumbai Wed14.5 hours ahead
Singapore Thu17 hours ahead
Tokyo Thu18 hours ahead
Sydney Thu20 hours ahead
Johannesburg Wed11 hours ahead
São Paulo Wed6 hours ahead
Chicago Wed3 hours ahead

November 2026 calendar for AKST

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Frequently asked questions about AKST

What time zone is AKST in?
Alaska Time (AKST), UTC−9; IANA zone America/Anchorage.
When do the clocks change in AKST?
Next on Sunday 14 March 2027, when clocks go forward from 02:00 to 03:00.