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Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Alaska Time
- IANA zone
- America/Anchorage
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−9
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC−8
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Alaska
- Population
- 289,600
- Coordinates
- 61.22° N, 149.90° W
- Elevation
- 31 m
Anchorage is a city in the United States, in Alaska, with a population of about 289,600. It uses the Alaska Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Anchorage).
Anchorage observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−9 and summer time is UTC−8. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Because Anchorage lies at 61.22° N, 149.90° W, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 19 h 22 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 5 h 27 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 8:00 AM | 8:14 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| June solstice | 4:20 AM | 11:42 PM | 19 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 7:43 AM | 7:59 PM | 12 h 16 min |
| December solstice | 10:14 AM | 3:41 PM | 5 h 27 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is in the Alaska Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Anchorage. The UTC offset is UTC−9 (UTC−8 during daylight saving time).
Does Anchorage have daylight saving time?
Yes. Anchorage switches between UTC−9 (standard time) and UTC−8 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and New York?
New York is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage all year round.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Anchorage?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:20 AM and sets at about 11:42 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 10:14 AM and sets at about 3:41 PM (local time).
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