Current Time in Anchorage, United States
Live local time in Anchorage with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Anchorage America/Anchorage
About time in Anchorage
Anchorage uses Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC−9) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC−8). Daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
Alaska Time is one hour behind Pacific Time. Anchorage changes its clocks on the same dates as the rest of the United States.
Time difference between Anchorage and other cities
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Working hours in Anchorage converted to UTC
| Local time in Anchorage | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 | 21:00 | 20:00 |
| 17:00 | 02:00 (next day) | 01:00 (next day) |
Frequently asked questions about time in Anchorage
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is in the Alaska Standard Time zone (America/Anchorage). Its standard UTC offset is UTC−9, and it is UTC−8 during daylight saving time (Alaska Daylight Time).
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. During that period clocks in Anchorage are set to UTC−8.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Anchorage look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Anchorage is 18:00–02:00 (next day) UTC in standard time and 17:00–01:00 (next day) UTC during daylight saving time.