Current time in Anchorage
United States
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Time zone
America/Anchorage
UTC offset
GMT-8
Abbreviation
GMT-8
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
61.22, -149.90
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Anchorage
Anchorage uses America/Anchorage. The clocks change twice a year: UTC−9 in winter and UTC−8 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Anchorage
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | −4h |
| London · United Kingdom | −9h |
| Los Angeles · United States | −1h |
| Paris · France | −10h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −12h |
| Mumbai · India | −13h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −17h |
| Sydney · Australia | −18h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Anchorage
The longest day brings about 19h 22m of daylight, the shortest about 5h 27m.
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Anchorage in?
- Anchorage is in the America/Anchorage time zone, currently UTC−8.
- Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Anchorage move between UTC−9 and UTC−8.
- What is the time difference between Anchorage and New York?
- Anchorage is 4h behind New York.