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Time zone in Alaska

Alaska TimeAlaska Standard Time · UTC−9
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Hawaii-Aleutian TimeHawaii-Aleutian Standard Time · UTC−10
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Alaska is split between 2 time zones: Alaska Time in most of the state, including Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, and Hawaii-Aleutian Time in the western Aleutian Islands (west of 169°30′W). Alaska observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward one hour.

Alaska's time zones

Alaska Time

Used in most of the state, including Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.

Hawaii-Aleutian Time

Used in the western Aleutian Islands (west of 169°30′W).

Cities in Alaska

Questions

What time zone is Alaska in?

Alaska is split between 2 time zones: Alaska Time in most of the state, including Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, and Hawaii-Aleutian Time in the western Aleutian Islands (west of 169°30′W).

Does Alaska have two time zones?

Yes. Alaska is split between 2 time zones: Alaska Time in most of the state, including Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, and Hawaii-Aleutian Time in the western Aleutian Islands (west of 169°30′W).

Does Alaska observe daylight saving time?

Alaska observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward one hour.

What time is it in Alaska right now?

The live clocks at the top of this page show the current time in Alaska.

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