AKST time now |
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19:17:23 Thu, 24 Jul 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC -9 |
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) operates at UTC−9 hours, serving most of Alaska, including major cities such as Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Sometimes referred to as "Alaska Time," AKST is used during the winter months and then shifts one hour forward to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC−8) during the summer.
Importance and Global Use of AKST
Alaska Standard Time is vital for coordinating daily life, government operations, and transportation across Alaska's vast and often remote communities. The consistent UTC−9 offset in winter supports predictable schedules for public services, aviation, shipping, and seasonal industries such as fishing and tourism.
Internationally, AKST helps align Alaska's economic, environmental, and defense activities with partners across the continental United States, Canada, and the Asia-Pacific region. Its reliable time standard is critical for weather forecasting, search and rescue operations, and maintaining strong connections in trade, communications, and logistics throughout the North Pacific.
Where and When AKST is used worldwide
Other Time Zones in UTC -9
Other time zones share the same offset as Alaska Standard Time (AKST), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.