Current Time in Anchorage, United States

Q: What timezone is Anchorage in?

Anchorage is in the AKST/AKDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Anchorage. The UTC offset is -9:00 in winter and -8:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Anchorage?

Anchorage's UTC offset is UTC-9:00 in winter and UTC-8:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Anchorage in?

Anchorage is located in North America. It is the 291 thousand population city in United States.

United States · AKST/AKDT · UTC-9:00 / UTC-8:00 (DST)

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America/Anchorage

Anchorage Timezone Details

Timezone	AKST/AKDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-9:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-8:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/Anchorage
Country	United States
Population	291 thousand

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About Anchorage Time Zone (AKST/AKDT)

Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, uses Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC−9) in winter and AKDT (UTC−8) in summer. A major stop on polar routes between North America and Asia.

Key fact: Anchorage is 9 hours behind UTC, 4 hours behind New York (EST) in winter.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Anchorage with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Anchorage Time

What time is it in Anchorage right now? +

The current time in Anchorage, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Anchorage is in the AKST/AKDT timezone (UTC-9:00 in winter, UTC-8:00 in summer).

What timezone is Anchorage in? +

Anchorage is in the AKST/AKDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Anchorage. The UTC offset is -9:00 in winter and -8:00 in summer.

Does Anchorage observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -9:00; in summer it is -8:00.

What is the UTC offset for Anchorage? +

Anchorage's UTC offset is UTC-9:00 in winter and UTC-8:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Anchorage and London? +

Anchorage (AKST/AKDT) is UTC-9:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Anchorage is 9 hours behind UTC, 4 hours behind New York (EST) in winter.

How do I convert Anchorage time to UTC? +

To convert Anchorage time to UTC, subtract UTC-9:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Anchorage and the UTC offset is UTC-9:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Anchorage in? +

Anchorage is located in North America. It is the 291 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Anchorage? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Anchorage is America/Anchorage. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

How long is a flight from Anchorage? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl (ANC) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Anchorage to London, Anchorage to New York, Anchorage to Dubai, Anchorage to Tokyo.