Current Time in America/Metlakatla Time Zone
IANA Name: America/Metlakatla
Standard Offset: UTC −09:00
Daylight Saving: Yes
DST Offset: UTC −08:00
DST Abbreviation: AKDT
Currently Observing DST: Yes ✅
America/Metlakatla: Time Zone Guide for Alaska's Annette Island Reserve
America/Metlakatla is the IANA time zone identifier for the Metlakatla Indian Community on Annette Island, Alaska, United States. It observes Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC-09:00) during winter and Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00) during summer, following the same daylight saving schedule as the rest of Alaska.
Where Does America/Metlakatla Apply?
This zone covers the Metlakatla Indian Community, a federally recognized tribe located on Annette Island in southeastern Alaska. It is the only reservation in Alaska and uses the same time as the rest of the state. The zone is used by approximately 1,400 residents and local businesses, government offices, and schools.
Standard Offset and Abbreviation
During standard time (winter), the offset is UTC-09:00, abbreviated AKST (Alaska Standard Time). When daylight saving time is in effect, the offset shifts to UTC-08:00, abbreviated AKDT (Alaska Daylight Time). This means Metlakatla is nine hours behind Coordinated Universal Time in winter and eight hours behind in summer.
Daylight Saving Time Behavior
America/Metlakatla observes daylight saving time, starting on the second Sunday of March and ending on the first Sunday of November. Clocks spring forward from AKST to AKDT at 2:00 AM local time in March, and fall back from AKDT to AKST at 2:00 AM local time in November. Upcoming DST transitions: March 9, 2025 (forward), November 2, 2025 (back), March 8, 2026 (forward), November 1, 2026 (back).
Countries and Cities
This zone is used exclusively in the United States, specifically within the Metlakatla Indian Community on Annette Island, Alaska. The primary settlement is Metlakatla (population ~1,400). Other IANA zones sharing the same standard offset (UTC-09:00) include America/Anchorage, America/Juneau, America/Nome, America/Sitka, America/Yakutat, Pacific/Gambier (French Polynesia), and US/Alaska.
Practical Guidance for Scheduling
When scheduling calls or meetings across time zones, note that America/Metlakatla is in the Alaska Time Zone. During standard time (November to March), it is 1 hour behind Pacific Time (UTC-08:00) and 4 hours behind Eastern Time (UTC-05:00). During daylight saving time (March to November), it is 1 hour behind Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-07:00) and 4 hours behind Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00). For international coordination, it aligns with UTC-09:00 in winter and UTC-08:00 in summer. Business hours (9 AM to 5 PM AKST/AKDT) overlap well with the West Coast of the US (10 AM to 6 PM PT) and Hawaii (11 AM to 7 PM HST in winter, 12 PM to 8 PM HST in summer).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Metlakatla?
Check the current time at time.is/Metlakatla or use a world clock tool. The zone observes AKST (UTC-09:00) in winter and AKDT (UTC-08:00) in summer.
Does Metlakatla observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Metlakatla observes daylight saving time, following the same schedule as the rest of Alaska. Clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
What is the time difference between Metlakatla and New York?
During standard time (winter), Metlakatla is 4 hours behind New York (Eastern Time). During daylight saving time (summer), Metlakatla is 4 hours behind New York (Eastern Daylight Time).
Is Metlakatla in the same time zone as Anchorage?
Yes, Metlakatla shares the same time zone as Anchorage and all of Alaska (Alaska Time Zone). Both use AKST/AKDT and have the same UTC offsets.
What is the UTC offset for Metlakatla in summer?
In summer, during Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT), the offset is UTC-08:00.
Why does Metlakatla have its own IANA time zone?
Metlakatla has its own IANA zone because it is a distinct community with a unique history and location on Annette Island. The zone identifier ensures precise timekeeping for the Metlakatla Indian Community, separate from other Alaskan zones.