Current Time in America/Juneau Time Zone
IANA Name: America/Juneau
Standard Offset: UTC −09:00
Daylight Saving: Yes
DST Offset: UTC −08:00
DST Abbreviation: AKDT
Currently Observing DST: Yes ✅
America/Juneau: The Time Zone of Alaska's Capital
America/Juneau is the IANA time zone identifier for Juneau, the capital city of Alaska, United States. It operates on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) during standard time, which is UTC-09:00, and Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) during daylight saving time, at UTC-08:00. This zone is used exclusively within the United States, specifically in the southeastern panhandle and parts of Southcentral Alaska, including Juneau, Sitka, and Yakutat.
Where America/Juneau Applies
America/Juneau covers the southeastern region of Alaska, including the capital city Juneau, as well as nearby communities such as Sitka, Yakutat, and parts of the Alexander Archipelago. It is one of several Alaskan zones with the same standard offset (UTC-09:00), alongside America/Anchorage, America/Metlakatla, America/Nome, America/Sitka, America/Yakutat, and the US/Alaska alias. However, each of these zones has unique historical ties or local practices; America/Juneau specifically represents the area that historically observed standard time based on Juneau's local mean time before standardized time zones were adopted.
Offset and Abbreviation Meaning
During standard time, the offset is UTC-09:00, abbreviated as AKST (Alaska Standard Time). When daylight saving time is in effect, the offset shifts to UTC-08:00, abbreviated as AKDT (Alaska Daylight Time). The abbreviation AKST/AKDT is used across all Alaskan time zones that observe DST, including America/Anchorage, America/Nome, and others. The offset means that when it is 12:00 UTC, it is 03:00 AKST (or 04:00 AKDT).
Daylight Saving Time Behavior
America/Juneau observes daylight saving time, following the United States federal rules. Clocks spring forward one hour on the second Sunday of March at 02:00 AKST to 03:00 AKDT, and fall back on the first Sunday of November at 02:00 AKDT to 01:00 AKST. Recent and upcoming change dates include: March 9, 2025 (to AKDT); November 2, 2025 (to AKST); March 8, 2026 (to AKDT); and November 1, 2026 (to AKST). This yearly rhythm aligns with most of the United States, except for Arizona and Hawaii which do not observe DST.
Countries and Cities
The only country using America/Juneau is the United States, specifically the state of Alaska. Key cities in this zone include Juneau (the capital), Sitka, Yakutat, and smaller communities like Hoonah and Angoon. Note that while Anchorage shares the same offset, it uses its own IANA zone (America/Anchorage) due to historical differences in timekeeping before standardization.
Business Hours and Scheduling Calls
America/Juneau is 9 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) during standard time and 8 hours behind during DST. For business hours overlap with other regions: during standard time (November to March), Juneau is 4 hours behind New York (EST), 1 hour behind Los Angeles (PST), and 17 hours behind Tokyo (JST). During DST (March to November), the difference narrows: 3 hours behind New York (EDT), 1 hour behind Los Angeles (PDT), and 16 hours behind Tokyo (JST). For calls to Europe: during DST, Juneau is 9 hours behind London (BST) and 10 hours behind Berlin (CEST). To schedule a call, use the UTC offset as a reference: if you want a 9:00 AM meeting in Juneau during AKST, that is 18:00 UTC, which is 10:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST) and 1:00 PM in New York (EST). Be mindful of DST transitions in other regions as well, as they may not align with U.S. dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in America/Juneau?
The current time depends on the date. During standard time (early November to early March), it is UTC-09:00 (AKST). During daylight saving time (mid-March to early November), it is UTC-08:00 (AKDT). Check a reliable world clock for the exact time.
Does America/Juneau observe daylight saving time?
Yes, it observes DST. Clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November, following U.S. federal law.
Is America/Juneau the same as America/Anchorage?
Both zones share the same current offset and DST rules, but they are separate IANA entries due to historical differences in local timekeeping before standardization. For most practical purposes, they are identical, but using the correct zone for your location is recommended.
What is the difference between America/Juneau and UTC?
During standard time (AKST), the difference is UTC-09:00. During daylight time (AKDT), the difference is UTC-08:00.
Why does Juneau have its own time zone entry?
Juneau has its own entry because the IANA time zone database preserves historical timekeeping differences. Juneau historically used local mean time based on its longitude, which differed slightly from Anchorage before standardized time zones were adopted.
What other cities use the same time as America/Juneau?
Other Alaskan cities like Sitka, Yakutat, and Metlakatla use the same offset, but each has its own IANA zone (e.g., America/Sitka, America/Yakutat, America/Metlakatla). Anchorage also shares the offset but uses America/Anchorage.