Current time in Anchorage, United States
- Time zone
- Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−9
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 14, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 8:54 AM · 4:32 PM
- IANA zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 61.22° N, 149.90° W
Time difference from Anchorage
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Anchorage is 9 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| London | Anchorage is 9 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| New York | Anchorage is 4 hours behind | 7:31 PM |
| Los Angeles | Anchorage is 1 hour behind | 4:31 PM |
| Dubai | Anchorage is 13 hours behind | 4:31 AM |
| Manila | Anchorage is 17 hours behind | 8:31 AM |
| Tokyo | Anchorage is 18 hours behind | 9:31 AM |
| Sydney | Anchorage is 20 hours behind | 11:31 AM |
Anchorage time zone: questions
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage, United States uses Alaska Standard Time (AKST), which is UTC−9 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Anchorage.
Does Anchorage use daylight saving time?
Yes. Anchorage uses UTC−9 in standard time and UTC−8 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and UTC?
Anchorage is 9 hours behind UTC (UTC−9).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Anchorage today?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in Anchorage at 8:54 AM and sets at 4:32 PM, giving 7 hours 37 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Anchorage?
Most offices in Anchorage open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Anchorage
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
More places in the United States
- New York 7:31 PM
- Los Angeles 4:31 PM
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:31 PM
- San Francisco 4:31 PM
- Las Vegas 4:31 PM
- Miami 7:31 PM
- Boston 7:31 PM
- Dallas 6:31 PM
- Houston 6:31 PM
- Seattle 4:31 PM
- Atlanta 7:31 PM
- Denver 5:31 PM
- Honolulu 2:31 PM
- Phoenix 5:31 PM
- Austin 6:31 PM
- Orlando 7:31 PM
- San Diego 4:31 PM
- Philadelphia 7:31 PM
- Detroit 7:31 PM
- Nashville 6:31 PM
- New Orleans 6:31 PM
- Portland 4:31 PM
- San Jose 4:31 PM
- Charlotte 7:31 PM
- Columbus 7:31 PM
- Minneapolis 6:31 PM
- Salt Lake City 5:31 PM
- San Antonio 6:31 PM
- Indianapolis 7:31 PM
Other places on UTC−9 right now
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:31 AM
- Tokyo 9:31 AM
- Paris 1:31 AM
- Dubai 4:31 AM
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Sydney 11:31 AM
- Seoul 9:31 AM
- Toronto 7:31 PM
- Beijing 8:31 AM
- Berlin 1:31 AM
- Shanghai 8:31 AM
- Bangkok 7:31 AM
- Delhi 6:01 AM
- Moscow 3:31 AM
- Mumbai 6:01 AM
- Rome 1:31 AM
- Amsterdam 1:31 AM
- Istanbul 3:31 AM
- Madrid 1:31 AM
- Melbourne 11:31 AM
- Mexico City 6:31 PM
- São Paulo 9:31 PM
- Jakarta 7:31 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:31 AM