What is AKST?
Alaska Standard Time — UTC-9DST: AKDT
About the AKST Timezone
AbbreviationAKST
Full nameAlaska Standard Time
UTC offsetUTC-9
Daylight saving (DST)Yes → AKDT
UTC (DST)UTC-8
Cities in the AKST Timezone
Anchorage
United States
UTC-9
Fairbanks
United States
UTC-9
Juneau
United States
UTC-9
Sitka
United States
UTC-9
Nome
United States
UTC-9
Kodiak
United States
UTC-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is AKST?
AKST stands for Alaska Standard Time. The standard UTC offset is UTC-9.
What cities and countries use AKST?
Cities in the AKST timezone include: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Nome, Kodiak. Countries: United States.
Does AKST observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, AKST (Alaska Standard Time) observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are set forward during summer, and the zone is then referred to as AKDT.
What is the UTC offset of AKST?
The standard UTC offset for AKST is UTC-9. During daylight saving time (AKDT), the offset is UTC-8.
How do I convert AKST to my local time?
To convert AKST to your local time, find your timezone's UTC offset and calculate the difference from UTC-9 (AKST's UTC offset). Use our timezone converter for automatic calculations.