Current Time in Anchorage
About Anchorage
Anchorage is located in United States, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 289,600. It runs on America/Anchorage time, currently UTC-8:00 relative to UTC. Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryUnited States
- Population289,600
- Latitude61.2181°
- Longitude-149.9003°
- Time zoneAmerica/Anchorage
- Current UTC offsetUTC-8:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Anchorage Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Anchorage's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Anchorage
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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United States National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 16 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Fri, Jul 3 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 15 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, Jun 18 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Jul 5 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24 |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Dec 31 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 21 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 29 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Mon, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 4 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 9 |
| Veterans Day | Fri, Nov 10 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 23 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 15 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 19 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 28 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Tue, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 3 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 8 |
| Veterans Day | Mon, Nov 12 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 22 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 21 |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents Day) | Mon, Feb 18 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 27 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Wed, Jun 19 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Jul 4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 2 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 14 |
| Veterans Day | Mon, Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 28 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (to AKDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (to AKST).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Time Converters from Anchorage
Full hour-by-hour conversion, best time to call and daylight saving notes for Anchorage against 15 cities. Current difference shown against each.
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Anchorage
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage, United States uses the America/Anchorage time zone. It is currently on AKDT (UTC-8:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Anchorage observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when it moves to AKST.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Anchorage today?
The sun rises at 8:32 AM and sets at 6:59 PM in Anchorage today, giving 10h 26m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and New York City?
New York City is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Anchorage?
Anchorage is currently UTC-8:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.