Current time in
Anchorage, United States
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
America/Anchorage · UTC-08:00 · DST in effect
About Anchorage, United States
Checking the time in Anchorage, United States? It sits at UTC-08:00 under the America/Anchorage zone (AKDT), refreshed live above. Below you can compare it against UTC and other major world cities and see when its offset next changes.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- America/Anchorage
- Abbreviation
- AKDT
- UTC offset
- UTC-08:00
- Daylight saving
- In effect
Daylight saving time ends in Anchorage, United States on 1 November 2026, when the clock moves back to UTC-09:00 (AKST).
Anchorage, United States vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (this zone) | UTC-08:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Anchorage, United States right now? ▾
The current time in Anchorage, United States is shown live at the top of this page, based on the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the UTC offset for Anchorage, United States? ▾
Anchorage, United States is currently at UTC-08:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Anchorage, United States observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
Yes, Anchorage, United States is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Anchorage, United States use? ▾
Anchorage, United States uses the America/Anchorage IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.