Current Time in Anchorage, United States
Anchorage currently observes Alaska Daylight Time (AKST/AKDT, UTC−8).
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About Anchorage
Anchorage is a city in the United States. Clocks in Anchorage follow the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC−9). It shares this time zone with Fairbanks and Eagle River. The city's primary airport carries the code ANC.
Sunrise and sunset in Anchorage
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Anchorage time zone details
Clocks in Anchorage move back 1 hour to AKST (UTC−9) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is in the America/Anchorage time zone and observes Alaska Daylight Time (AKST/AKDT). The current UTC offset is UTC−8.
What is the current time in Anchorage?
It is currently 4:02 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Anchorage, United States.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Anchorage move back 1 hour to AKST (UTC−9) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Anchorage today?
Sunrise today is at 5:14 AM and sunset at 10:57 PM — 17 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
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