Time zone
Alaska Time Area Codes
Alaska Time is one hour behind Pacific and covers nearly all of Alaska. 1 area codes across 1 states and territories fall in this zone.
What the Alaska Time zone covers
The Alaska Time zone includes Alaska. Alaska Time is one hour behind Pacific and covers nearly all of Alaska.
UTC offset and daylight saving
This zone runs at UTC−9 in winter (AKST) and UTC−8 in summer (AKDT). It observes daylight saving time. Alaska is four hours behind the East Coast, so plan calls to the Lower 48 for your morning.
Best time to call this zone
Standard business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in this zone are when you're most likely to reach an office or store. Alaska is four hours behind the East Coast, so plan calls to the Lower 48 for your morning. If you only have a phone number, our phone number finder tells you which zone it belongs to.
Full list
Every Alaska Time area code
| Code | Main city | State |
|---|---|---|
| 907 | Anchorage | Alaska |
Other zones: Eastern Time · Central Time · Mountain Time · Pacific Time · Hawaii–Aleutian Time · Atlantic Time.
Quick answers
Alaska Time FAQ
What is the UTC offset for Alaska Time?
Alaska Time is UTC−9 in winter (AKST) and UTC−8 in summer (AKDT).
Does Alaska Time use daylight saving time?
Yes, clocks move forward an hour in spring and back in fall.
How many area codes are in Alaska Time?
1 US area codes fall in the Alaska Time zone, across 1 states and territories.