Time Difference Between Spain and Alaska Time
As of 31 August 2026, Alaska Time is 10 hours behind Spain. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Alaska Time, United States ranges from 10 hours behind to 9 hours behind relative to Madrid, Spain. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Madrid, Spain
00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Alaska Time, United States
-10h14:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-8 · AKDT · America/Anchorage
Alaska Time is 10 hours behind Spain.
When it is 00:34 in Spain, it is already the previous day in Alaska Time.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
| Alaska Time | Monday, August 31, 2026 | AKDTAmerica/Anchorage | UTC-8 | Active now |
Spain: Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands share one zone. The Canary Islands are 1 hour behind.
Alaska Time: Covers all of Alaska. Switches between AKST (UTC-9) and AKDT (UTC-8) with daylight saving.
Hour by hour: Spain to Alaska Time
Every hour of today in Spain and what it is in Alaska Time. Highlighted rows fall inside Alaska Time working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Spain | Alaska Time |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 14:00prev day |
| 01:00 | 15:00prev day |
| 02:00 | 16:00prev day |
| 03:00 | 17:00prev day |
| 04:00 | 18:00prev day |
| 05:00 | 19:00prev day |
| 06:00 | 20:00prev day |
| 07:00 | 21:00prev day |
| 08:00 | 22:00prev day |
| 09:00 | 23:00prev day |
| 10:00 | 00:00 |
| 11:00 | 01:00 |
| Spain | Alaska Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 02:00 |
| 13:00 | 03:00 |
| 14:00 | 04:00 |
| 15:00 | 05:00 |
| 16:00 | 06:00 |
| 17:00 | 07:00 |
| 18:00 | 08:00 |
| 19:00 | 09:00 |
| 20:00 | 10:00 |
| 21:00 | 11:00 |
| 22:00 | 12:00 |
| 23:00 | 13:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in Spain and Alaska Time never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
18:00–21:00 in Spain (08:00–11:00 in Alaska Time)
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, Alaska Time is 9 hours behind Spain — instead of 10 hours behind, 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 Spain and Alaska Time stays at 10 hours because both places change at the same time.
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Spain and Alaska Time: common questions
What is the time difference between Spain and Alaska Time?
As of 31 August 2026, Alaska Time is 10 hours behind Spain. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Alaska Time ranges from 10 hours behind to 9 hours behind relative to Spain, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Spain, what time is it in Alaska Time?
It is 11:00 PM in Alaska Time, United States. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Alaska Time ahead of or behind Spain?
Alaska Time is behind Spain by 10 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Alaska Time starts and ends later in Spain terms.
Do Spain and Alaska Time observe daylight saving time?
Both Spain and Alaska Time change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Alaska Time ranges from 10 hours behind to 9 hours behind relative to Spain.
What is the best time to call Alaska Time from Spain?
Standard working hours in Spain and Alaska Time do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Spain or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) and Alaska Time, United States (UTC-8) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.