Time Zone
Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
UTC Offset
UTC-9 (currently -08)
Status
Daylight Saving Time in effect
IANA Zone
America/Anchorage
AKST Compared to Other Time Zones
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About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
What is AKST time?
AKST stands for Alaska Standard Time. It is UTC-9, meaning it is 9 hours behind UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Anchorage.