Alaska Time Zone Alaska Time Zone The Alaska Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting nine hours from Coordinated Universal Time (). During daylight saving time its time offset is eight hours (). The clock time in this zone is based on mean solar time at the 135th meridian west of the Greenwich Observatory. The zone includes nearly all of the U.S. state of Alaska and is one hour behind the Pacific Time Zone. The western Aleutian Islands observe Hawaii–Aleutian Time, one hour behind the remainder of the state. Effective from 2007, the local time changes from AKST to AKDT at 02:00 LST
Eastern Standard Time (album) Eastern Standard Time (album) Eastern Standard Time is the second album released by the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra, a Washington, D.C.-based big band. Following the critically acclaimed debut album "Two Seconds to Midnight", "Eastern Standard Time" follows much the same format, providing a selection of innovative arrangements on established jazz standards by bandleader/composer/arranger Alan Baylock. This album also features guest artist and tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi. It was recorded February 3, 7, and April 15 at Bias Recording Studios in Springfield, VA. All arrangements are by Alan Baylock. The Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra is composed of musicians from the D.C.