Current time in Alaska, United States
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Time zone
- Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−9
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 14, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 9:14 AM · 4:09 PM
- IANA zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 64.20° N, 149.50° W
Time difference from Alaska
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Alaska is 9 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| London | Alaska is 9 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| New York | Alaska is 4 hours behind | 7:31 PM |
| Los Angeles | Alaska is 1 hour behind | 4:31 PM |
| Dubai | Alaska is 13 hours behind | 4:31 AM |
| Manila | Alaska is 17 hours behind | 8:31 AM |
| Tokyo | Alaska is 18 hours behind | 9:31 AM |
| Sydney | Alaska is 20 hours behind | 11:31 AM |
Alaska time zone: questions
What time zone is Alaska in?
Alaska, United States uses Alaska Standard Time (AKST), which is UTC−9 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Anchorage.
Does Alaska use daylight saving time?
Yes. Alaska uses UTC−9 in standard time and UTC−8 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Alaska and UTC?
Alaska is 9 hours behind UTC (UTC−9).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alaska today?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in Alaska at 9:14 AM and sets at 4:09 PM, giving 6 hours 55 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Alaska?
Most offices in Alaska open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Alaska
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
More places in the United States
- New York 7:31 PM
- Los Angeles 4:31 PM
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:31 PM
- San Francisco 4:31 PM
- Las Vegas 4:31 PM
- Miami 7:31 PM
- Boston 7:31 PM
- Dallas 6:31 PM
- Houston 6:31 PM
- Seattle 4:31 PM
- Atlanta 7:31 PM
- Denver 5:31 PM
- Honolulu 2:31 PM
- Phoenix 5:31 PM
- Austin 6:31 PM
- Orlando 7:31 PM
- San Diego 4:31 PM
- Philadelphia 7:31 PM
- Anchorage 3:31 PM
- Detroit 7:31 PM
- Nashville 6:31 PM
- New Orleans 6:31 PM
- Portland 4:31 PM
- San Jose 4:31 PM
- Charlotte 7:31 PM
- Columbus 7:31 PM
- Minneapolis 6:31 PM
- Salt Lake City 5:31 PM
- San Antonio 6:31 PM
Other places on UTC−9 right now
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:31 AM
- Tokyo 9:31 AM
- Paris 1:31 AM
- Dubai 4:31 AM
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Sydney 11:31 AM
- Seoul 9:31 AM
- Toronto 7:31 PM
- Beijing 8:31 AM
- Berlin 1:31 AM
- Shanghai 8:31 AM
- Bangkok 7:31 AM
- Delhi 6:01 AM
- Moscow 3:31 AM
- Mumbai 6:01 AM
- Rome 1:31 AM
- Amsterdam 1:31 AM
- Istanbul 3:31 AM
- Madrid 1:31 AM
- Melbourne 11:31 AM
- Mexico City 6:31 PM
- São Paulo 9:31 PM
- Jakarta 7:31 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:31 AM