Current time in Anchorage, United States of America
Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) · UTC−8
About Anchorage
Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and its main business and transport centre, set between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Its airport is a major stop for cargo flights between Asia and North America, and the city is a starting point for trips to Denali, glaciers and wildlife areas.
Anchorage uses Alaska Time, UTC-9 in winter (AKST) and UTC-8 in summer (AKDT), after the clocks go forward. That puts it one hour behind Seattle and Los Angeles and four hours behind New York. Its far-northern latitude brings very short winter days with late sunrises and early sunsets, and very long, bright evenings around midsummer.
- Country
- United States of America
- Population
- 291,000
- Currency
- USD, USN, USS
- Language
- English
- Dialling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
- Continent
- North America
- Capital
- Washington D.C.
- Coordinates
- 61.2181, -149.9003
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is in the Alaska Daylight Time time zone (AKDT), which is UTC−8.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Anchorage observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 1 November 2026
What is the time difference between Anchorage and UTC?
Anchorage is currently UTC−8.
What is the dialling code for Anchorage?
The international dialling code for Anchorage is +1.
When is the best time to call Anchorage from London?
Normal office hours don’t overlap. Early morning in one city and early evening in the other is usually the best compromise.