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AKDT Time Now

Friday, November 13, 2026
Time zone
Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
Sunrise / sunset
08:58 / 16:30

AKDT is not in use right now: Alaska Time is on AKST (UTC−9). The clock shows the time at AKDT's own offset, UTC−8.

AKDT is 2 hours behind of CST (Central Standard Time).

AKDT time zone

Alaska Time

Alaska Standard Time (AKST)

IANA: America/Anchorage · UTC−9

Daylight saving time in AKDT

Not in effect now

Next change: Sun 14 Mar, clocks go forward 1 hour (02:00 → 03:00)

Sunrise and sunset in AKDT today

Sunrise 08:58 · Sunset 16:30

Daylight 7h 32m · Solar noon 12:44

What time zone is AKDT in?

AKDT is on Alaska Time (AKST, UTC−9). The IANA identifier is America/Anchorage.

Does AKDT observe daylight saving time?

Yes. AKDT is on standard time now. The next changes:

  • Sunday 14 March 2027: clocks go forward at 02:00 to 03:00 (AKST → AKDT)
  • Sunday 7 November 2027: clocks go back at 02:00 to 01:00 (AKDT → AKST)

Time in AKDT vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from AKDT
New York Fri4 hours ahead
Los Angeles Fri1 hour ahead
London Sat9 hours ahead
Paris Sat10 hours ahead
Dubai Sat13 hours ahead
Mumbai Sat14.5 hours ahead
Singapore Sat17 hours ahead
Tokyo Sat18 hours ahead
Sydney Sat20 hours ahead
Johannesburg Sat11 hours ahead
São Paulo Fri6 hours ahead
Chicago Fri3 hours ahead

November 2026 calendar for AKDT

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Frequently asked questions about AKDT

What time zone is AKDT in?
Alaska Time (AKST), UTC−9; IANA zone America/Anchorage.
When do the clocks change in AKDT?
Next on Sunday 14 March 2027, when clocks go forward from 02:00 to 03:00.