Current Time in AKST
Alaska Standard Time
About AKST Alaska Standard Time
The standard time for most of Alaska, USA. During daylight saving, this zone switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT). The westernmost Aleutian Islands observe Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time.
UTC Offset: -09:00
AKST at a glance
| Right now | 10:26 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC-08:00 (8 hours behind UTC) |
| Full name | Alaska Standard Time |
| Countries | 1 |
| IANA zones | 7 |
What is AKST?
AKST is a time zone that is currently UTC-08:00 - that's 8 hours behind UTC. Its full name is Alaska Standard Time. Right now the local time on AKST is 10:26. Today 1 country (including United States) and 7 IANA database zones sit at this offset, which is why AKST is a useful shorthand even though the exact local rules differ from place to place.
How to convert AKST to UTC
For quick planning, use today's offset as a rule of thumb: 12:00 UTC = 04:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 17:00 UTC. The live clock above is the safest reference when daylight saving or regional rules may apply.
Which countries use AKST?
AKST is used across United States. Open a country to see all of its cities and their local time.
IANA time zones in AKST
AKST maps to the IANA database zones America/Anchorage, America/Juneau, America/Metlakatla, America/Nome, America/Sitka and America/Yakutat, among 7 in total. Each zone page shows its exact rules, including any daylight saving changes.
💡 Tip: Comparing times? AKST is 8 hours behind UTC. Use the IANA links and country links on this page when you need the exact local rule for a real place, not just the offset.
AKST - Frequently asked questions
What is AKST?
AKST is a time zone currently UTC-08:00 (8 hours behind UTC). Its full name is Alaska Standard Time.
What is the UTC offset of AKST?
AKST is UTC-08:00 right now - 8 hours behind UTC.
Which countries are on AKST?
AKST is used in United States.
What time is it in AKST now?
The current time on AKST is 10:26 on Tuesday. The clock above updates every second.
How Alarm.now explains AKST
Abbreviation, offset, and IANA zones
AKST is shown as a time-zone group for Alaska Standard Time with offset -09:00. The page links the abbreviation to the IANA zones and countries that use it, so users and search engines can distinguish a short label from an exact time-zone rule set.
When to use a specific IANA page
Use this group page for an overview of the abbreviation and offset. Use a linked IANA time-zone page when you need exact daylight-saving rules for a calendar, app, or future-date comparison.