alaska standard time
Definition
Alaska Standard Time (noun) A time zone standard, specifically the standard time observed in the 9th time zone west of the Greenwich meridian. It is calculated based on the 135th meridian west of Greenwich. This time zone is used in most of the state of Alaska and the state of Hawaii.
Usage
This term is used to specify the official local time within a defined geographic region. * The webinar is scheduled for 10:00 AM Alaska Standard Time. * When it is noon in New York, it is 8:00 AM Alaska Standard Time.
Advanced Usage
- The abbreviation for Alaska Standard Time is AKST. During daylight saving time, the region observes Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT).
- Alaska Standard Time is 9 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-9).
Variants and Related Words
- AKST: The common abbreviation for Alaska Standard Time.
- Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT): The time observed in the same region during periods of daylight saving time, which is UTC-8.
- Standard Time: The official local time of a region, as distinct from daylight saving time.
Synonyms
- AKST
- UTC-9 (Coordinated Universal Time minus 9 hours)
Noun
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standard time in the 9th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 135th meridian west; used in Hawaii and most of Alaska
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