Current time in Anchorage
Anchorage is on UTC−9 (AKST) in standard time and UTC−8 (AKDT) in daylight saving time.
IANA zone America/Anchorage. Time from your device clock, converted with your browser's copy of the tz database.
Time difference from Anchorage
| Place | Anchorage is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 h behind all year | |
| Chicago | 3 h behind all year | |
| Los Angeles | 1 h behind all year | |
| London | 9 h behind 8 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Berlin | 10 h behind 9 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| India | 13 h 30 min behind 14 h 30 min behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Tokyo | 17 h behind 18 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Sydney | 18 h behind 20 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 19 h behind 8 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–1 Nov | |
| UTC | 8 h behind 9 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
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Quick facts
IANA zone: America/Anchorage
Standard: UTC−9 (AKST)
Daylight saving: UTC−8 (AKDT)
Same clock all year as: Juneau, Metlakatla, Nome, Sitka, Yakutat.
Daylight saving in Anchorage
UTC−9 (AKST) in standard time and UTC−8 (AKDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−9 → UTC−8 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−8 → UTC−9 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−9 → UTC−8 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−8 → UTC−9 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
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Questions
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage uses the IANA zone America/Anchorage: UTC−9 (AKST) in standard time and UTC−8 (AKDT) in daylight saving time.
Does Anchorage use daylight saving time?
Yes. See the clock-change dates on this page; they come from the IANA time zone database.
How many hours ahead of New York is Anchorage?
Anchorage is 4 h behind New York (US Eastern Time) all year.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and London?
Anchorage is usually 9 h behind London (8 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov, 2026).
Does Anchorage have more than one time zone?
No. All of Anchorage uses America/Anchorage (AKST).