Current Time in IANA US/Alaska Timezone
IANA Name: US/Alaska
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 US / Alaska time zone
What is the US / Alaska (US/Alaska) time zone?
US/Alaska is the IANA identifier for the US / Alaska time zone (AKST), which is UTC−09:00.
What is the UTC offset of US/Alaska?
The US / Alaska time zone (US/Alaska) is UTC−09:00, aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does US/Alaska observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, the US / Alaska 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 US/Alaska time zone?
The US / Alaska time zone (US/Alaska) is used in United States.