Current Time in Anchorage, United States

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

AKST

IANA Identifier

America/Anchorage

UTC Offset

UTC−9

Country

United States (US)

Location Details

Coordinates

61.2181°, -149.9003°

Population

291K

Nearby Airports

• Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) — 8 km

Nearby Cities

• Honolulu — United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Anchorage in?

Anchorage is in the AKST time zone (America/Anchorage), which is UTC−9 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Anchorage observe Daylight Saving Time?

Anchorage uses the America/Anchorage IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Anchorage?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Anchorage, United States. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Anchorage?

Anchorage has a UTC offset of UTC−9. This means it is 9 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Anchorage?

Anchorage is served by Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).