Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT)
AKDT is UTC-8. Current Alaska Time and when AKDT applies.
Alaska Time now
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
AKSTUTC-9
Alaska Time is on AKST right now, not AKDT
Exact AKDT (UTC-8) time now: --:--:--
About AKDT
- Full Name
- Alaska Daylight Time
- Abbreviation
- AKDT
- UTC Offset
- UTC-8
- Alaska Time is on
- Standard Time (AKST)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Alaska Time: Starts Mar 14, 2027 · switches between AKST and AKDT
Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) is UTC-8, the daylight saving time used in Alaska from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The rest of the year Alaska uses Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC-9).
Where AKDT is used
Switches between AKST and AKDT
- Alaska, United States, except the western Aleutian Islands (Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks)
Major Cities in Alaska Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
AKDT vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| AKDT to AKST | -1 hour | Same region |
| AKDT to PDT | +1 hour | +1 hour |
| AKDT to HST | -2 hours | -1 hour |
| AKDT to UTC | +8 hours | +9 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
AKDT FAQs
What is AKDT?
Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) is UTC-8, the daylight saving time used in Alaska from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The rest of the year Alaska uses Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC-9).
What is the UTC offset of AKDT?
AKDT is always UTC-8. When Alaska Time is not on daylight saving time, it uses AKST (UTC-9) instead.
Is it AKDT or AKST right now?
Alaska Time is on AKST right now, not AKDT. AKST is UTC-9, 1 hour behind AKDT (UTC-8). Alaska Time switches to AKDT on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
When does Alaska Time switch between AKST and AKDT?
In 2026, Alaska Time switches to AKDT on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks go forward 1 hour) and back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks go back 1 hour).
Is AKDT used all year anywhere?
No major region uses AKDT all year. It is only in effect during daylight saving time; the rest of the year the same places use AKST.