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).

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