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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -09:00 (AKST) |
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What time is it in Alaska?
The current time in Alaska is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Alaska is in United States, in the America/Anchorage time zone. Alaska is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −9:00. The next clock change in Alaska is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −4:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 08:00 in Alaska.
Time zone and clock changes in Alaska
| Time zone | America/Anchorage |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −9:00 |
| Daylight saving time | No, standard time in effect |
| Next clock change | March 14, 2027 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −4:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Alaska
Today, November 5, 2026, the sun rises in Alaska at 08:56 and sets at 16:30 (local time), giving 7 h 34 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:43.
More about Alaska
See the location and GPS coordinates of Alaska, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Alaska and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Alaska
What time is it in Alaska right now?
The current time in Alaska is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Anchorage time zone.
What is the time difference between Alaska and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −4:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 08:00 in Alaska.
Does Alaska observe daylight saving time?
Alaska is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −9:00. The next clock change in Alaska is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Alaska?
Today, November 5, 2026, the sun rises in Alaska at 08:56 and sets at 16:30 (local time), giving 7 h 34 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:43.
