What time zone is Sitka in?

Sitka uses Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC−9) in winter and Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC−8) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Sitka.

When is the next clock change in Sitka?

Clocks in Sitka move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from AKDT (UTC−08:00) to AKST (UTC−09:00)

Does Sitka observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sitka observes daylight saving time: AKDT (UTC−8) in summer and AKST (UTC−9) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Sitka?

Sitka is UTC−9 in winter and UTC−8 in summer

Current Time in Sitka, Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, USA

7:00:30 AM

07:00:30

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

AKDT (Alaska Daylight Time) · UTC−08:00

America/Sitka

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Time zone details

Sitka is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sitka

Sunrise8:03 AMSolar noon12:45 PMSunset5:25 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Alaska
County: Sitka City and Borough
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 8,863
Elevation: 8 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 57° 03' N / 135° 19' W

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Clock changes in Sitka

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM AKDT1:00 AM AKST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM AKST3:00 AM AKDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM AKDT1:00 AM AKST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 8:03 AM
Solar noon: 12:45 PM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 22 min4 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:23 AM – 6:05 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:38 AM – 6:50 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:54 AM – 7:34 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination90%

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 8:03 AM (southeast, 113.6°)
Sunset: 5:25 PM (southwest, 246.2°)
Day length: 9 hr 22 min4 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:45 PM (19.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:23 AM – 6:05 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:38 AM – 6:50 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:54 AM – 7:34 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:55 PM (northeast, 32.7°)
Moonset: 12:37 PM (northwest, 326.3°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:28 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 28	8:03 AM	5:25 PM	9 hr 22 min	4 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	8:05 AM	5:23 PM	9 hr 17 min	4 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	8:08 AM	5:20 PM	9 hr 13 min	4 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	8:10 AM	5:18 PM	9 hr 08 min	4 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	7:12 AM	4:16 PM	9 hr 04 min	4 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	7:14 AM	4:14 PM	8 hr 59 min	4 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	7:17 AM	4:11 PM	8 hr 55 min	4 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Alaska

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sitka in?: Sitka uses Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC−9) in winter and Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC−8) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Sitka.
When is the next clock change in Sitka?: Clocks in Sitka move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from AKDT (UTC−08:00) to AKST (UTC−09:00)
Does Sitka observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sitka observes daylight saving time: AKDT (UTC−8) in summer and AKST (UTC−9) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Sitka?: Sitka is UTC−9 in winter and UTC−8 in summer