What time is it in Anchorage right now?

Anchorage is on America/Anchorage, currently UTC−8. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Anchorage in?

Anchorage uses the IANA time zone America/Anchorage, which is UTC−8 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−9.

What time do the sun rise and set in Anchorage today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:24 AM and sets at about 10:45 PM local time in Anchorage, giving roughly 17h 21m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 2:06 PM.

United States · Alaska

Current local time in Anchorage

Anchorage keeps time on the America/Anchorage zone, currently UTC−8. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Anchorage, Alaska

01:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC−8

Anchorage time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Anchorage
Current UTC offset: UTC−8
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−9
Country: United States
Region: Alaska
Coordinates: 61.22°, -149.90°
Population: 289,600
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Anchorage today

Computed from Anchorage's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:24 AM
Sunset: 10:45 PM
Solar noon: 2:06 PM
Day length: 17h 21m
Civil dawn: 4:00 AM
Civil dusk: —
Golden hour ends: 6:27 AM
Golden hour begins: 9:43 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Anchorage time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Anchorage is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	1h behind
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	9h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	12h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	17h behind

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Working with Anchorage time

Scheduling across America/Anchorage is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Anchorage and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Anchorage.Track clock changesSee exactly when Anchorage next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Anchorage beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Anchorage offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Anchorage baked in, not guessed.

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Anchoragetime — questions & answers

What time is it in Anchorage right now?: Anchorage is on America/Anchorage, currently UTC−8. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Anchorage in?: Anchorage uses the IANA time zone America/Anchorage, which is UTC−8 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−9.
What time do the sun rise and set in Anchorage today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:24 AM and sets at about 10:45 PM local time in Anchorage, giving roughly 17h 21m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 2:06 PM.