Time Fairbanks - 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 Fairbanks?
The current time in Fairbanks is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Fairbanks is in United States, in the America/Anchorage time zone. Fairbanks is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −8:00. The next clock change in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks.
Time zone and clock changes in Fairbanks
| 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 Fairbanks
Today, October 29, 2026, the sun rises in Fairbanks at 09:29 and sets at 17:39 (local time), giving 8 h 09 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:34.
More about Fairbanks
See the location and GPS coordinates of Fairbanks, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Fairbanks and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Fairbanks
What time is it in Fairbanks right now?
The current time in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks.
Does Fairbanks observe daylight saving time?
Fairbanks is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −8:00. The next clock change in Fairbanks is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Fairbanks?
Today, October 29, 2026, the sun rises in Fairbanks at 09:29 and sets at 17:39 (local time), giving 8 h 09 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:34.
