Current Time in IANA America/Anchorage Timezone
IANA Name: America/Anchorage
Standard Offset: UTC −09:00
Daylight Saving: Yes
DST Offset: UTC −08:00
DST Abbreviation: AKDT
Currently Observing DST: Yes ✅
Frequently Asked Questions about the America / Anchorage time zone
What is the America / Anchorage (America/Anchorage) time zone?
America/Anchorage is the IANA identifier for the America / Anchorage time zone (AKST), which is UTC−09:00.
What is the UTC offset of America/Anchorage?
The America / Anchorage time zone (America/Anchorage) is UTC−09:00, aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does America/Anchorage observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, the America / Anchorage time zone observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward by one hour in summer, switching from AKST to AKDT (UTC−08:00).
Which countries use the America/Anchorage time zone?
The America / Anchorage time zone (America/Anchorage) is used in United States.
Which cities are in the America/Anchorage time zone?
Cities in the America / Anchorage time zone include Anchorage.