Time in Anchorage, United States
Monday, September 21, 2026
When Anchorage changes its clocks
Anchorage is one of the places that still shifts its clocks twice a year
Anchorage keeps Alaska Standard Time at UTC-09:00 for most of the year, and moves to Alaska Daylight Time at UTC-08:00 during its summer. The shift is 1 hour.
Next change
1 November 2026 — clocks move back by 1 hour, from UTC-08:00 to UTC-09:00.
Upcoming transition dates
- 8 March 2026 — forward to UTC-08:00
- 1 November 2026 — back to UTC-09:00
- 14 March 2027 — forward to UTC-08:00
- 7 November 2027 — back to UTC-09:00
- 12 March 2028 — forward to UTC-08:00
- 5 November 2028 — back to UTC-09:00
When the gap to Anchorage changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Anchorage:
London (United Kingdom)
- From 25 October 2026: Anchorage is 8 hours behind London
- From 1 November 2026: Anchorage is 9 hours behind London
- From 14 March 2027: Anchorage is 8 hours behind London
- From 28 March 2027: Anchorage is 9 hours behind London
Frankfurt (Germany)
- From 25 October 2026: Anchorage is 9 hours behind Frankfurt
- From 1 November 2026: Anchorage is 10 hours behind Frankfurt
- From 14 March 2027: Anchorage is 9 hours behind Frankfurt
- From 28 March 2027: Anchorage is 10 hours behind Frankfurt
Tokyo (Japan)
- From 1 November 2026: Anchorage is 18 hours behind Tokyo
- From 14 March 2027: Anchorage is 17 hours behind Tokyo
Daylight and the sun over Anchorage
Anchorage sits at 61.22°, -149.90°
Longest day
19h 22m of daylight
Shortest day
5h 27m of daylight
Yearly swing
13h 56m between them
That is a swing of 13h 56m between midsummer and midwinter — a large seasonal difference. In practice it means an afternoon call with Anchorage lands in broad daylight in June and well after dark in December, even though the clock time has not moved.
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Anchorage reads 12:00, the sun is not yet overhead — the civil clock runs 1 hour ahead of mean solar time here. That is a substantial gap, and it is the reason daily rhythms in Anchorage can feel shifted relative to the clock: sunrise, lunch and sunset all arrive later in clock terms than the number suggests.
During summer time that gap widens to 2 hours ahead of the sun, which is the whole point of the exercise — shifting daylight into the evening.
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Best Times to Contact Anchorage
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Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
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Cultural Business Context
Anchorage, United States • 05:24 local time
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Business hours: 09:00 - 17:00 | Weekend: Sunday, Saturday | Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00
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Places related to Anchorage
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Elsewhere in United States
United States spans more than one time zone, so these cities are not on Anchorage's clock — a common source of scheduling errors when people pick a country rather than a city.
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Common Questions About Anchorage Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates in the America/Anchorage time zone, known as Alaska Standard Time, currently UTC-09:00 (UTC-08:00 during summer time). This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Anchorage shifts its clocks by 1 hour, between UTC-09:00 and UTC-08:00. The next change is on 1 November 2026.
What's the time difference between Anchorage and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Anchorage clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official America/Anchorage time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Anchorage?
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Time Zone Facts About Anchorage
Interesting information about Anchorage's time
IANA identifier
America/Anchorage
Standard time name
Alaska Standard Time
Standard offset
UTC-09:00
Daylight saving
Observed — clocks shift 1 hour to UTC-08:00
Region
North America