Current Time in Anchorage, United States
Anchorage is on Alaska Standard Time – AKST (UTC−9) right now. It switches to AKDT (UTC−8) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Anchorage
| Time zone | Alaska Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | AKST |
| UTC offset | UTC−9 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Anchorage |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−9 in winter, UTC−8 in summer |
Time difference between Anchorage and other cities
Daylight saving time in Anchorage
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AKST (UTC−9) to AKDT (UTC−8).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AKDT (UTC−8) to AKST (UTC−9).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AKST (UTC−9) to AKDT (UTC−8).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AKDT (UTC−8) to AKST (UTC−9).
Anchorage time FAQ
What time is it in Anchorage right now?
Anchorage is on AKST (UTC−9). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Anchorage, updated every second.
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is in Alaska Standard Time, abbreviated AKST, UTC−9. Its IANA time zone id is America/Anchorage.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AKST to AKDT.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and New York?
New York is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.