Time Now in Anchorage, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 61.22° N, 149.9° W
Elevation: 31 m above sea level
Population rank: #73 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Alaska
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Anchorage
Solar time: clocks run about 2h ahead of the sun
Timezone: AKST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: AKDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Anchorage is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC−09:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (AKDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Anchorage, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
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Common Questions About Time in Anchorage
What is the current local time in Anchorage?
The live local time in Anchorage is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Anchorage currently observes AKDT, with a standard offset of UTC−09:00.
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage uses the AKDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−09:00.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Anchorage is currently on daylight saving time (AKDT).
Cities Sharing Anchorage's Time Zone (UTC−09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Anchorage.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 3 Jul ● | 02:03 | 04:30 | 14:03 | 18:46 | 23:37 | 01:07 |
| Sat, 4 Jul | 02:04 | 04:31 | 14:04 | 18:46 | 23:36 | 01:06 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 02:04 | 04:33 | 14:04 | 18:46 | 23:35 | 01:05 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 02:04 | 04:34 | 14:04 | 18:46 | 23:34 | 01:04 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 02:04 | 04:36 | 14:04 | 18:46 | 23:32 | 01:02 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 02:04 | 04:37 | 14:04 | 18:45 | 23:31 | 01:01 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 02:04 | 04:39 | 14:04 | 18:45 | 23:29 | 00:59 |
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Distances & Clock Changes in Anchorage
How Far Is Anchorage From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,766 km | SE (129deg) |
| New York | 5,410 km | ENE (78deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,566 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 6,991 km | N (355deg) |
| London | 7,196 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Paris | 7,526 km | NNE (19deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,154 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Dubai | 10,141 km | NNW (337deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Anchorage?
Anchorage next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Anchorage's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Anchorage and you would surface in the open ocean, near 61.2deg S, 30.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Anchorage
What time is it in Anchorage right now?
The current local time in Anchorage is 23:07 on Friday, July 03, 2026. Anchorage follows the America/Anchorage time zone.
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage uses the America/Anchorage IANA time zone (UTC−09:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Anchorage?
Is Anchorage on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Anchorage is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 03, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Anchorage tonight?
The moon phase over Anchorage tonight is Waning Gibbous with 83.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Anchorage?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Anchorage, clocks run about 2h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.