America/Anchorage time now
America/Anchorage (Anchorage) is on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC−08:00). It observes daylight saving time (AKST / AKDT).
America/Anchorage time zone at a glance
- Time zone
- Alaska Standard Time / Alaska Daylight Time
- UTC offset
- UTC−08:00 now (UTC−09:00 standard, UTC−08:00 daylight)
- IANA identifier
- America/Anchorage
- Abbreviation
- AKST / AKDT
- Daylight saving
- In effect now
- Next clock change
- Nov 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM (back 1 hour)
Daylight saving time in America/Anchorage
America/Anchorage observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Nov 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go back 1 hour (UTC−08:00 to UTC−09:00).
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is America/Anchorage in?
America/Anchorage is on Alaska Standard Time in standard time and Alaska Daylight Time during daylight saving. Its UTC offset is UTC−08:00 right now (UTC−09:00 in standard time, UTC−08:00 in daylight saving time). The IANA time zone identifier is America/Anchorage.
What is the time difference between America/Anchorage and other cities?
Right now America/Anchorage is 8 hours behind London, 3 hours behind New York, 16 hours behind Singapore, 8 hours behind UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.
Does America/Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
America/Anchorage observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Nov 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go back 1 hour (UTC−08:00 to UTC−09:00).
What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in America/Anchorage in other time zones?
A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in America/Anchorage is 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM the next day in London and 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM in New York, at the current offsets.
Which other places use America/Anchorage time?
Cities on the same time zone include Anchorage.