Time Anchorage - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 8 h (AKDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 9 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 8 h (AKDT) |
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What time is it in Anchorage?
The current time in Anchorage is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Anchorage is in United States, in the America/Anchorage time zone. Anchorage is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −8:00. The next clock change in Anchorage is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 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 Anchorage.
Time zone and clock changes in Anchorage
| Time zone | America/Anchorage |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −8:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −4:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Anchorage
Today, October 23, 2026, the sun rises in Anchorage at 09:04 and sets at 18:23 (local time), giving 9 h 19 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:43.
More about Anchorage
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Frequently asked questions about the time in Anchorage
What time is it in Anchorage right now?
The current time in Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Anchorage is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −8:00. The next clock change in Anchorage is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Anchorage?
Today, October 23, 2026, the sun rises in Anchorage at 09:04 and sets at 18:23 (local time), giving 9 h 19 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:43.
