Time Zone
AKDT
UTC/GMT -8 hours · America/Anchorage
Current Local Time in Anchorage, United States
What time is it in Anchorage right now? Live local clock with seconds for Anchorage, Alaska, United States (AKDT, UTC/GMT -8 hours).
Time Zone AKDT (UTC/GMT -8 hours) · Daylight saving applies in 2026 · Sunset 18:52 · Day length 10h 12m 11s · Sunrise 08:40 · Moon Waxing Crescent (15%). Location: Anchorage, Alaska, United States.
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About Anchorage
- Country
- United States
- State / region
- Alaska
- Lat / Long
- 61.22°N / 149.90°W
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Country code
- +1
- IANA zone
- America/Anchorage
DST
Observes DST
Daylight saving applies in 2026
Difference
12 hours behind Dubai
4 hours behind New York · Set home (Dubai)
Sunrise
08:40
Sunset
18:52
Day length
10h 12m 11s
Moon 15%
Waxing Crescent
Solar noon
13:46
Civil twilight
07:56 – 19:36
Anchorage (United States) runs on America/Anchorage (GMT-8 / AKDT). Daylight saving applies in 2026, so the offset can change with the season. Today’s sunrise is 08:40, sunset 18:52, and day length is 10h 12m 11s (−340s vs yesterday). Moon phase: Waxing Crescent (15% lit). Compare with Dubai above, or use the time zone converter and meeting planner.
Sun path today — Anchorage
SunCalc graphic — Altitude ≈ -25.2° Heading 58° NE Night
Weather in Anchorage
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Calendar & holidays
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People also ask about time in Anchorage
What time is it in Anchorage right now?
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Anchorage, Alaska, United States with seconds. Time zone AKDT, UTC/GMT -8 hours, IANA zone America/Anchorage.
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage uses America/Anchorage (AKDT). Current offset: UTC/GMT -8 hours.
Does Anchorage use daylight saving time?
Anchorage observes daylight saving in 2026. Offsets change with the season — this page updates automatically.
When is sunrise and sunset in Anchorage today?
Sunrise 08:40, sunset 18:52, day length 10h 12m 11s (−340s vs yesterday). Solar noon 13:46 at about 20.5° altitude.
How many hours ahead or behind is Anchorage vs New York?
Anchorage is 4 hours behind New York right now (DST-aware comparison). Use the Time Zone Converter for any other city pair.
How do I convert Anchorage time to another city?
Open the Time Zone Converter or Meeting Planner and pick Anchorage as one of the locations.