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Current Time in Alaska

Alaska Time · Juneau

1:08:52 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026AKSTUTC−9Standard time

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Time zone

Time zone
Alaska Time (AKST)
UTC offset
UTC−9
Daylight saving
Observed
Capital
Juneau
Largest city
Anchorage
Known as
The Last Frontier

Most of Alaska is in the Alaska Time zone. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC−9, written AKST at this time of year. Alaska observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks move forward one hour on Sunday, March 8 and back one hour on Sunday, November 1.

The state capital is Juneau and the largest city is Anchorage.

Areas on a different time

Hawaii–Aleutian Time12:08 PMThe Aleutian Islands west of 169°30′ W use Hawaii–Aleutian Time, one hour behind the rest of Alaska.
Alaska Time1:08 PMRest of Alaska, including Juneau.

Sunrise and sunset

Today in Juneau

Sunrise
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Solar noon
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Sunset
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Day length
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Daylight through the year

Hours of daylight on the 21st of each month, calculated for Juneau.

Daylight saving time

Dates by year
Next clock changeSunday, March 14, 2027Clocks go forward one hour at 2:00 AM local time. Daylight saving time begins.
–days–hours–minutes–seconds
2026 startMarch 8Sunday, 2:00 AM → 3:00 AM
2026 endNovember 1Sunday, 2:00 AM → 1:00 AM
Status todayStandard timeAKST · UTC−9

Difference from other U.S. zones

Convert a time
Time zoneCurrent timeCompared with Alaska
Eastern Time5:08 PM4 hours ahead
Central Time4:08 PM3 hours ahead
Mountain Time3:08 PM2 hours ahead
Pacific Time2:08 PM1 hour ahead
Alaska Time1:08 PMSame time
Hawaii–Aleutian Time12:08 PM1 hour behind
UTC10:08 PM9 hours ahead

Cities in Alaska

AKAnchorageAlaska1:08 PM

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Alaska in?

Most of Alaska is in the Alaska Time zone. The current offset is UTC−9, shown as AKST. The Aleutian Islands west of 169°30′ W use Hawaii–Aleutian Time, one hour behind the rest of Alaska.

Does Alaska observe daylight saving time?

Alaska observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks move forward one hour on Sunday, March 8 and back one hour on Sunday, November 1.

What is the time difference between Alaska and New York?

Alaska is currently 4 hours behind New York.

Does Alaska have more than one time zone?

Yes. The Aleutian Islands west of 169°30′ W use Hawaii–Aleutian Time, one hour behind the rest of Alaska. The rest of Alaska uses Alaska Time.