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What time is it in Anchorage right now?

04:44 PM
Thu, Jun 4
Timezone
America/Anchorage
UTC Offset
UTC-9
Coordinates
61.22, -149.90
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About the Anchorage timezone

The current time in Anchorage, US is 04:44 PM (UTC-8). Anchorage observes America/Anchorage (UTC-9).

Anchorage is located in US at 61.22°N, 149.90°W. View Anchorage on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Anchorage

Sunrise
4:32 AM
Solar noon
1:57 PM
Sunset
11:22 PM
Day length
18h 51m

On Thursday, June 4, Anchorage sees 18h 51m of daylight. The sun rises at 4:32 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:57 PM, and sets at 11:22 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Anchorage

Anchorage observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 8, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC-9 → UTC-8).
  • Sunday, November 1, 2026 — clocks fall back at 1:00 AM local time (UTC-8 → UTC-9).

During DST, business hours in Anchorage shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Anchorage, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Anchorage from around the world

Time difference between Anchorage and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 9am–4pm in Anchorage corresponds to 10am–5pm in Los Angeles.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Los Angeles1 hour behind9am–4pm (Anchorage) = 10am–5pm (Los Angeles)
New York4 hours behind9am–1pm (Anchorage) = 1pm–5pm (New York)
London9 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Berlin10 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Dubai12 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Singapore16 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Tokyo17 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Sydney18 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Anchorage

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Anchorage and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
VancouverCanada2,129 km1 hour ahead
SeattleUS2,309 km1 hour ahead
CalgaryCanada2,449 km2 hours ahead
PortlandUS2,478 km1 hour ahead
San FranciscoUS3,226 km1 hour ahead
Salt Lake CityUS3,417 km2 hours ahead

Compare Anchorage with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Anchorage right now?
The current time in Anchorage, US can be seen at the top of this page. Anchorage observes the America/Anchorage timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC-9.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage, US is in the America/Anchorage timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Anchorage?
Anchorage has a standard UTC offset of UTC-9.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Anchorage observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Anchorage in 2026?
In 2026, Anchorage springs forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Anchorage in 2026?
In 2026, Anchorage falls back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time.