Current Time in Anchorage
The live local time in Anchorage, United States — Anchorage (America/Anchorage). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Anchorage
Anchorage follows the America/Anchorage time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Anchorage observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Anchorage with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Anchorage quick facts
- Country
- United States
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- UTC offset
- UTC−9 (January) / UTC−8 (July)
- Calling code
- +1
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 0.4 million
- Coordinates
- 61.22°N, 149.9°W
Best time to call Anchorage
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 AM–1:00 PM in Anchorage. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Anchorage time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 12:00 AM–8:00 AM in Anchorage. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Anchorage in?+
Anchorage is in the America/Anchorage time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/Anchorage), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever United States observes it.
When do the clocks change in Anchorage?+
Anchorage observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 AM–1:00 PM in Anchorage. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Anchorage time.