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Current time in Anchorage

Anchorage, AK is on Alaska Time, UTC−9 in winter, UTC−8 in summer. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.

Anchorage, AK
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Alaska Time · AKST / AKDT · UTC−9 in winter, UTC−8 in summer

Anchorage's time zone

Time zoneAlaska Time
CodeAKST / AKDT
UTC offsetUTC−9 in winter, UTC−8 in summer
Daylight savingYes

Alaska Time. UTC−9 in winter and UTC−8 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Clock changes, Nov 2026 to Dec 2027

DateChangeNew offset
Mar 14, 2027Clocks go forward 1 hourUTC−8
Nov 7, 2027Clocks go back 1 hourUTC−9

Nearest time zones either side

Earlier · to the westHonolulu–Honolulu is 1 hour behind Anchorage in winter and 2 hours behind in summer.Hawaii-Aleutian TimeLater · to the eastSeattle–Seattle is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage all year.Pacific Time

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Questions

What time zone is Anchorage in?

Anchorage uses Alaska Time (AKST / AKDT). UTC−9 in winter and UTC−8 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Does Anchorage change its clocks?

Yes. Anchorage changes its clocks twice a year: forward on Mar 14, 2027, back on Nov 7, 2027.

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Honolulu?

Honolulu is 1 hour behind Anchorage in winter and 2 hours behind in summer.

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Seattle?

Seattle is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage all year.