What time is it in Alaska?
Live local time in Alaska, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Alaska
Saturday, October 24, 2026
AKDT (UTC−8) · daylight saving time
In UTC: · UTC−8
- Time zone
- AKDT (UTC−8)
America/Anchorage - Daylight saving time
-
Currently in effect
Next change: November 1, 2026 - Sunrise
- 09:05
approx. local time - Sunset
- 18:21
approx. local time - Calling code
- +1
United States - Currency
- USD
US dollar
Time zone in Alaska
It's 12:18 in Alaska in the AKDT (UTC−8) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Anchorage.
The next clock change in Alaska is on November 1, 2026 at 02:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−9.
Today, the sun rises around 09:05 and sets around 18:21 in Anchorage (local time), with about 9 hours and 16 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Alaska is +1, and the local currency is US dollar (USD).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Alaska?
The time zone currently in use in Alaska is AKDT (UTC−8).
Does in Alaska observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next clock change in Alaska is on November 1, 2026 at 02:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−9.
What is the dialing code in Alaska?
The international calling code in Alaska is +1. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 1, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.