UNIX Timestamp to Alaska
Convert UNIX timestamps, epoch times, and ISO dates to Alaska (AKST/AKDT). Current offset: UTC-9 (AKST) / UTC-8 (AKDT). Alaska observes DST from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
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About Alaska
- IANA Name
- America/Anchorage
- Abbreviation
- AKST/AKDT
- UTC Offset
- UTC-9 (winter) / UTC-8 (summer)
- Region
- North America
- Major Cities
- Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Nome, Utqiaġvik
- Daylight Saving
- Yes
Frequently asked questions
Does Alaska observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alaska follows the same DST schedule as the rest of the US: spring forward second Sunday in March, fall back first Sunday in November.
What is the time difference between Alaska and US East Coast?
Alaska (AKST, UTC-9) is 4 hours behind US Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5). When it is noon in Anchorage, it is 4:00 PM in New York.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage uses Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT). Most of Alaska uses this timezone, though the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Time (UTC-10).