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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.

Time zoneAlaska Standard Time (AKST)America/Anchorage
UTC offsetUTC−9
Daylight saving timeObserved, not in effect nowClocks go forward 1 hour on 14 March 2027
Sunrise08:58
Sunset16:29
Day length7:30
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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Time difference from Anchorage

CityLocal timeDifference
London17:299 h ahead
Paris18:2910 h ahead
Moscow20:2912 h ahead
Istanbul20:2912 h ahead
Dubai21:2913 h ahead
New Delhi22:5914:30 h ahead
Bangkok00:2916 h ahead
Tokyo02:2918 h ahead
Sydney04:2920 h ahead
New York12:294 h ahead
Los Angeles09:291 h ahead

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🕌 Prayer times in Anchorage

  • Fajr06:48
  • Sunrise08:58
  • Dhuhr12:44
  • Asr14:06
  • Maghrib16:29
  • Isha18:38
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Anchorage in?

Anchorage is in the Alaska Standard Time time zone (AKST), which is UTC−9.

Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Anchorage observes daylight saving time. Clocks go forward 1 hour on 14 March 2027

What is the time difference between Anchorage and UTC?

Anchorage is currently UTC−9.

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.