Current Time in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage is a city in Alaska, home to about 291,000 people. It runs on Alaska Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Alaska Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:18 AM / 8:31 PM
Population
291,000
Anchorage vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 4 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 3 hours ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours ahead |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 1 hour ahead |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 2 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 4 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 3 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 18 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 9 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 10 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 12 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is in the Alaska Time zone.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Anchorage observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Anchorage today?
Today, sunrise in Anchorage is around 7:18 AM and sunset is around 8:31 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Anchorage?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.