Time Difference Between Alaska Time and Spain
As of 31 August 2026, Spain is 10 hours ahead of Alaska Time. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Madrid, Spain ranges from 9 hours ahead to 10 hours ahead relative to Alaska Time, United States. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Alaska Time, United States
14:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-8 · AKDT · America/Anchorage
Madrid, Spain
+10h00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Spain is 10 hours ahead of Alaska Time.
When it is 14:34 in Alaska Time, it is already the next day in Spain.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Time | Monday, August 31, 2026 | AKDTAmerica/Anchorage | UTC-8 | Active now |
| Spain | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
Alaska Time: Covers all of Alaska. Switches between AKST (UTC-9) and AKDT (UTC-8) with daylight saving.
Spain: Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands share one zone. The Canary Islands are 1 hour behind.
Hour by hour: Alaska Time to Spain
Every hour of today in Alaska Time and what it is in Spain. Highlighted rows fall inside Spain working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Alaska Time | Spain |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 10:00 |
| 01:00 | 11:00 |
| 02:00 | 12:00 |
| 03:00 | 13:00 |
| 04:00 | 14:00 |
| 05:00 | 15:00 |
| 06:00 | 16:00 |
| 07:00 | 17:00 |
| 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 09:00 | 19:00 |
| 10:00 | 20:00 |
| 11:00 | 21:00 |
| Alaska Time | Spain |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 22:00 |
| 13:00 | 23:00 |
| 14:00 | 00:00next day |
| 15:00 | 01:00next day |
| 16:00 | 02:00next day |
| 17:00 | 03:00next day |
| 18:00 | 04:00next day |
| 19:00 | 05:00next day |
| 20:00 | 06:00next day |
| 21:00 | 07:00next day |
| 22:00 | 08:00next day |
| 23:00 | 09:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in Alaska Time and Spain never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–11:00 in Alaska Time (18:00–21:00 in Spain)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Spain puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. After that date, Spain is 9 hours ahead of Alaska Time — instead of 10 hours ahead, as it is today.
Alaska Time puts its clocks back on Sunday, November 1, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-8 to UTC-9. The gap between Alaska Time and Spain stays at 10 hours because both places change at the same time.
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Alaska Time and Spain: common questions
What is the time difference between Alaska Time and Spain?
As of 31 August 2026, Spain is 10 hours ahead of Alaska Time. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Spain ranges from 9 hours ahead to 10 hours ahead relative to Alaska Time, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Alaska Time, what time is it in Spain?
It is 07:00 PM in Madrid, Spain. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Spain ahead of or behind Alaska Time?
Spain is ahead of Alaska Time by 10 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Spain starts and ends earlier in Alaska Time terms.
Do Alaska Time and Spain observe daylight saving time?
Both Alaska Time and Spain change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Spain ranges from 9 hours ahead to 10 hours ahead relative to Alaska Time.
What is the best time to call Spain from Alaska Time?
Standard working hours in Alaska Time and Spain do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Alaska Time or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Alaska Time, United States (UTC-8) and Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.