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Anchorage Time Zone — AKDT (UTC-08:00)

Anchorage, USA runs on Alaska Standard Time at UTC-08:00. It is currently observing daylight saving time (UTC-08:00), and will return to standard time (UTC-09:00) on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Convert Anchorage time to any city below, or use the full converter.

Current UTC offset

UTC-08:00

IANA zone

America/Anchorage

Daylight saving

Observed — clocks currently forward

Zone abbreviation

AKDT / AKST

About the AKDT time zone

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).

Countries on AKDT

United States (Alaska)

Major cities on AKDT

AnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitkaWasilla

Did you know?

Anchorage is one of the major air cargo hubs in the world due to its geographic position.
In summer, Anchorage gets over 19 hours of daylight; in winter, less than 6 hours.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.

Anchorage Time Zone — AKDT (UTC-08:00)

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