Current Time in Anchorage, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
AKSTUTC-9
Anchorage time zone
Time Zone
Alaska Standard Time (AKST)
IANA: America/Anchorage
UTC Offset
UTC-9
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
61.22° N, 149.90° W
Sunrise
8:33 AM
Sunset
4:51 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 8 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to New York | +4 hours | |
| Anchorage to London | +9 hours | |
| Anchorage to Dubai | +13 hours | |
| Anchorage to New Delhi | +14 hours 30 minutes | |
| Anchorage to Tokyo | +18 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Anchorage. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
About time in Anchorage
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is on Alaska Time (IANA time zone America/Anchorage). It uses Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC-9) as standard time and Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-8) during daylight saving time.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Anchorage?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 8:33 AM and sets at 4:51 PM local time, giving 8 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Anchorage?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Anchorage follows Alaska Time.