Current Time in America/Adak Time Zone
IANA Name: America/Adak
Standard Offset: UTC −10:00
Daylight Saving: Yes
DST Offset: UTC −09:00
DST Abbreviation: HDT
Currently Observing DST: Yes ✅
The America/Adak time zone at a glance
| Right now | 02:32 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC-09:00 (9 hours behind UTC) |
| Abbreviation | HDT |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Region | America |
What time is it in America/Adak?
The current local time in the America/Adak zone is 02:32 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. The clock above updates every second. This zone runs on HDT, which is UTC-09:00 - That's 9 hours behind UTC.
Does it change for daylight saving time?
Yes. America/Adak uses daylight saving time, so the clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn. Right now it is on summer (daylight saving) time. Because of this, its UTC offset is not the same all year. New to clock changes? Read our plain-English guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert America/Adak time
Use the live clock for exact seconds, but for quick planning: 12:00 UTC = 03:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 18:00 UTC. These examples use today's HDT offset, so they automatically reflect whether daylight saving is active now.
Use America/Adak when software asks for a time zone
America/Adak is the exact IANA identifier for this rule set. Use it in calendars, code, schedules, and travel planning instead of only writing UTC-09:00, because a plain UTC offset does not describe daylight-saving rules or future legal changes.
Where is America/Adak time used?
It is the official local time in United States.
Best next checks for America/Adak
For a real-world meeting, compare America/Adak with a city page or use the time zone converter. For a reminder on your own device, set an online alarm after you confirm the local date and time.
💡 Tip: Setting up a call with someone in United States? Remember they are on UTC-09:00. Check the live clock above before you pick a time, then compare nearby city pages for local context.
The America/Adak time zone - Frequently asked questions
What is the America/Adak time zone?
America/Adak is a time zone in the America region. It runs on HDT, which is UTC-09:00.
What is the UTC offset of America/Adak?
America/Adak is UTC-09:00 right now - 9 hours behind UTC. The offset shifts by an hour for part of the year because of daylight saving time.
Does America/Adak use daylight saving time?
Yes. The clocks move forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn.
Which countries use America/Adak time?
It is used in United States.
How Alarm.now reads America/Adak
IANA rule set and current offset
America/Adak is treated as an IANA time-zone identifier, not just a short abbreviation. That means the page can connect the live clock to its UTC offset, standard abbreviation HST, daylight abbreviation HDT, and any daylight-saving rule changes.
Best use cases
Use this page when software, calendars, or travel plans ask for the exact IANA zone. For a place-based view, follow the linked country and city clocks above, or compare zones with the time zone converter.