Current local time in Anchorage, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Anchorage. Anchorage is in the America/Anchorage time zone, UTC−8 right now (AKDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Population | about 252,000 |
| Coordinates | 61.22° N, 149.90° W |
| Time zone | America/Anchorage |
| Abbreviation | AKST / AKDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−9 (winter) / UTC−8 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Anchorage uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−9 (AKST) and UTC−8 (AKDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 8:00 AM | 8:13 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| June solstice | 4:20 AM | 11:42 PM | 19 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 7:43 AM | 8:00 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| December solstice | 10:14 AM | 3:41 PM | 5 h 26 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Anchorage at about 1:08 PM in mid-January, and about 2:05 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 60 minutes ahead of the sun, because Anchorage sits at 149.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° W.
Anchorage time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Anchorage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 hours ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour ahead | |
| London | 9 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 10 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 14.5 hours ahead in Jan, 13.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 18 hours ahead in Jan, 17 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 20 hours ahead in Jan, 18 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Anchorage |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, Canada | 2,130 km (1,323 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Abbotsford, Canada | 2,188 km (1,359 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Victoria, Canada | 2,190 km (1,361 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Kelowna, Canada | 2,258 km (1,403 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Everett | 2,285 km (1,420 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Edmonton, Canada | 2,305 km (1,432 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Seattle | 2,312 km (1,436 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Olympia | 2,332 km (1,449 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is in the America/Anchorage time zone, UTC−9, or UTC−8 during daylight saving time.
Does Anchorage have daylight saving time?
Anchorage uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−9 (AKST) and UTC−8 (AKDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Anchorage when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Anchorage's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° W, so on standard time they run about 60 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).