AKDT Time Now — Alaska Daylight Time

AKDT (Alaska Daylight Time) is a fixed offset of UTC−8 — it never changes for daylight saving.

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UTC−8 Monday, June 22, 2026
04:15:53

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It is in AKDT (Alaska Daylight Time, UTC−8) right now. AKDT (Alaska Daylight Time) is a fixed offset of UTC−8 — it never changes for daylight saving.
Daylight saving

Is it AKST or AKDT right now?

AKDT (UTC−8) is in effect right now. Clocks fall back to AKST (UTC−9) on November 1, 2026 — in 132 days.
Mar 8Nov 1
AKDT · daylight (UTC−8) AKST · standard (UTC−9) Today
Clock changes

AKST / AKDT daylight-saving dates

2026

↑ Forward Sunday, March 8 → AKDT
↓ Back Sunday, November 1 → AKST

2027

↑ Forward Sunday, March 14 → AKDT
↓ Back Sunday, November 7 → AKST

Clocks change at 2:00 AM local time. Dates shift by a week or so each year; these are computed live from the IANA time-zone database.

What the letters mean

AKST, AKDT and Alaska Time

Standard time (winter)
AKST — Alaska Standard Time
UTC−9
Daylight time (summer)
AKDT — Alaska Daylight Time
UTC−8
When you're not sure
Write Alaska Time — it refers to whichever of AKST or AKDT is currently in effect, so it's always correct.
Reference

About AKDT

Full name
Alaska Daylight Time
UTC offset
UTC−8
Type
Daylight-saving variant (fixed offset)
Standard counterpart
AKST — Alaska Standard Time
Where it is used
Alaska from mid-March to early November.

AKDT is the daylight-saving counterpart of AKST (UTC−9).

Cities on AKDT right now

Frequently asked questions

What does AKDT stand for?

AKDT stands for Alaska Daylight Time, a UTC offset of UTC−8.

Is AKST the same as AKDT?

No. AKST (UTC−9) is standard (winter) time; AKDT (UTC−8) is daylight (summer) time, one hour ahead. The umbrella term “Alaska Time” refers to whichever is in effect, so it is always safe to write Alaska Time when you are unsure.

When do the clocks change for AKDT?

In 2026, clocks go forward into AKDT on Sunday, March 8 and back into AKST on Sunday, November 1. The dates shift by a week or so each year; this page always shows the live, correct schedule.

What time is it in AKDT right now?

It is currently 4:15 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in AKDT (UTC−8).

Where is AKDT used?

Alaska from mid-March to early November. Typical cities include Anchorage, Fairbanks.

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