AKST – Alaska Standard Time

UTC−9 • DST → AKDT • 5 IANA zones

Time Zone Details

Abbreviation
AKST
Full Name
Alaska Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC−9
Daylight Saving
Yes → AKDT

IANA Zones: America/Anchorage, America/Juneau, America/Sitka, America/Yakutat, America/Nome

Cities in AKST (1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does AKST stand for?

AKST stands for Alaska Standard Time. It is UTC−9 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the current time in AKST?

The live clock on this page shows the real-time current AKST time. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for AKST?

AKST (Alaska Standard Time) has an offset of UTC−9 from UTC.

Does AKST observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, AKST observes DST. During daylight saving, it transitions to AKDT.

What countries use AKST?

Cities in the AKST time zone include Anchorage, United States.

How do I convert AKST to my local time?

Use BuddyClock's time converter tools to convert AKST to any other time zone. You can also click on the cities listed below to see their local times.

What IANA time zones correspond to AKST?

The IANA time zones for AKST include: America/Anchorage, America/Juneau, America/Sitka, America/Yakutat, America/Nome.

What is the difference between AKST and UTC?

AKST is 9 hours behind UTC.

What time zones are related to AKST?

Related time zones include: AKDT. These are typically DST counterparts or geographically adjacent zones.

How many major cities are in the AKST zone?

BuddyClock lists 1 major city in the AKST time zone.