What time zone is Sitka in?

Sitka currently uses Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT). 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)

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

6:51:32 AM

06:51:32

Monday, October 5, 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

Sunrise7:13 AMSolar noon12:49 PMSunset6:24 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

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

2026

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: 7:13 AM
Solar noon: 12:49 PM
Sunset: 6:24 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 10 min4 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:35 AM – 7:02 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:51 AM – 7:46 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:05 AM – 8:31 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Monday, October 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:13 AM (east, 97.7°)
Sunset: 6:24 PM (west, 261.9°)
Day length: 11 hr 10 min4 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:49 PM (28.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:35 AM – 7:02 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:51 AM – 7:46 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:05 AM – 8:31 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:15 AM (northeast, 49.3°)
Moonset: 5:09 PM (northwest, 303.2°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:50 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 5	7:13 AM	6:24 PM	11 hr 10 min	4 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 6	7:16 AM	6:21 PM	11 hr 06 min	4 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 7	7:18 AM	6:18 PM	11 hr 01 min	4 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 8	7:20 AM	6:16 PM	10 hr 56 min	4 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 9	7:22 AM	6:13 PM	10 hr 51 min	4 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 10	7:24 AM	6:10 PM	10 hr 46 min	4 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 11	7:26 AM	6:08 PM	10 hr 42 min	4 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Alaska

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Indigenous Peoples' Day
Sun, Oct 18, 2026Alaska Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sitka in?: Sitka currently uses Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT). 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)
Is Sitka currently on daylight saving time?: Sitka is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Sitka right now?: Sitka is currently UTC−08:00