How Do Alaskans Really Feel About Daylight Savings Time?

Full Report: 2026 Daylight Savings Time Report

 
In March 2026, Alaska Survey Research conducted a statewide survey of 1,590 Alaskan adults to gauge public opinion on daylight saving time. Fielded March 19–22 via a text-to-online and panel methodology, the data were weighted to reflect Alaska’s population across zip code, age, race, gender, education, party affiliation, and the 2024 presidential vote, with a margin of error of ±2.7% at the 95% confidence level. The results indicate that 78% of Alaskans support eliminating the twice-yearly clock change in favor of a consistent year-round time.
 

From there, the survey inquired further to examine whether Alaskans would prefer to “spring forward” (permanent daylight saving time) or “fall back” (permanent standard time). The following questions were asked only of those respondents who did not answer that they opposed changing Alaska time to be the same year round:

SURVEY QUESTION:

There are two ways Alaska could stay on the same time zone all year round. Right now, Alaska is on what is called “daylight saving time.” Prior to March 8, we were on what is called “standard time.” Alaska could make either of these time zones permanent to avoid changing our clocks every year.

Option A: Permanent daylight saving time
• Sun rises later and sets later
• AK would be on a time zone closer to the lower 48

Option B: Permanent standard time
• Sun rises earlier and sets earlier
• AK would be on a time zone farther from the lower 48

Would you prefer permanent daylight saving time, or permanent standard time? 

Results:
58% prefer Permanent daylight saving time, compared to 28% who prefer Permanent Standard Time.
 
For more information about pending legislation:
 

ASR Researcher, Everett Masterman - 3/29/26 House State Affairs Invited Testimony

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