Cities in Alaska
Alaska observes Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC−9). The largest US state by area is known for breathtaking wilderness, the Aurora Borealis, and dramatic landscapes.
Cities in Alaska span the America/Anchorage time zone. There are 22 featured cities in Alaska on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Alaska is Juneau. Alaska observes Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC−9). The largest US state by area is known for breathtaking wilderness, the Aurora Borealis, and dramatic landscapes.
Top Cities in Alaska
Live times · 22 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Anchorage. Some cities in this state use a different timezone.
All Cities in Alaska
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Alaska
How many cities are in Alaska?
Alaska has many cities. The top cities in Alaska featured on WorldTimePage include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Wasilla, Kenai, Kodiak, Palmer, Homer, Cordova, Haines, Kotzebue, Nome, Seward, Skagway, Valdez, Utqiaġvik (Barrow), Unalaska, Dillingham, Wrangell, Petersburg, with Juneau serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Alaska in?
Alaska uses the America/Anchorage time zone. Some cities in Alaska observe a different time zone.
What is the capital city of Alaska?
The capital city of Alaska is Juneau. It is located in the America/Anchorage time zone.
What are the largest cities in Alaska?
The largest cities in Alaska include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and more.
What is the current time in Alaska?
The current time in Alaska follows the America/Anchorage time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Alaska on this page.
Does Alaska observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Alaska observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (AKST to AKDT, UTC−9 to UTC−8) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November.
How far behind is Alaska from the US East Coast?
Alaska (AKST, UTC−9) is 4 hours behind the US West Coast (PST, UTC−8) and 4 hours behind the US East Coast during standard time. In summer, Alaska is still 4 hours behind both coasts because all US states shift together on the same DST dates.
Are Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Wasilla on the same time in Alaska?
Yes. Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla are all in the America/Anchorage time zone (AKDT) and always share the same local time. They follow the same Daylight Saving Time schedule if applicable.
Are Juneau and Sitka on a different time than the rest of Alaska?
Yes. Juneau and Sitka observe a different IANA time zone than most of Alaska, which uses America/Anchorage. They may be on the same UTC offset or differ by one hour depending on the season and DST rules.
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is in the America/Anchorage time zone (AKDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Alaska, with no time difference from other cities in the state.