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-9 · AKST · United States
| UTC offset | UTC-9 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Anchorage (AKST) |
| Sunrise | 08:34 AM |
| Sunset | 04:52 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:43 PM |
| Day length | 8 h 18 min |
Daylight saving time
Anchorage is currently on standard time. Next change on March 14, 2027, when the offset becomes UTC-8.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +4 h | |
| Los Angeles | +1 h | |
| Chicago | +3 h | |
| Houston | +3 h | |
| Phoenix | +2 h | |
| Philadelphia | +4 h | |
| San Antonio | +3 h | |
| San Diego | +1 h |
Frequently asked questions
Anchorage is on AKST, that is UTC-9. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 03:00 AM in Anchorage — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Anchorage is on UTC-9. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 08:34 AM and sets at 04:52 PM in Anchorage, a day of 8 h 18 min.
Anchorage is currently on standard time. Next change on March 14, 2027, when the offset becomes UTC-8.
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