What time is it in Anchorage, AK?
Local time in Anchorage, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC-8 · AKDT · United States
| UTC offset | UTC-8 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Anchorage (AKDT) |
| Sunrise | 07:37 AM |
| Sunset | 08:08 PM |
| Solar noon | 01:53 PM |
| Day length | 12 h 31 min |
Daylight saving time
Anchorage is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC-9.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +4 h | |
| Los Angeles | +1 h | |
| Chicago | +3 h | |
| Houston | +3 h | |
| Phoenix | +1 h | |
| Philadelphia | +4 h | |
| San Antonio | +3 h | |
| San Diego | +1 h |
Frequently asked questions
Anchorage is on AKDT, that is UTC-8. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 04:00 AM in Anchorage — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Anchorage is on UTC-8. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 07:37 AM and sets at 08:08 PM in Anchorage, a day of 12 h 31 min.
Anchorage is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC-9.
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