Current Time in Fairbanks, United States
Fairbanks currently observes Alaska Daylight Time (AKST/AKDT, UTC−8).
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About Fairbanks
Fairbanks is a city located in the United States. Clocks in Fairbanks follow the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC−9). It shares this time zone with Anchorage and Eagle River. Its main airport uses the IATA code FAI.
Sunrise and sunset in Fairbanks
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Fairbanks time zone details
Clocks in Fairbanks move back 1 hour to AKST (UTC−9) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Fairbanks in?
Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks?
It is currently 4:05 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Fairbanks, United States.
Does Fairbanks observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Fairbanks move back 1 hour to AKST (UTC−9) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Fairbanks today?
Sunrise today is at 4:26 AM and sunset at 11:27 PM — 19 hours 1 minute of daylight.
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