Anchorage observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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AKST · UTC-9
Anchorage Time Zone: AKST/AKDT and UTC-9
Anchorage operates on AKST/AKDT (UTC-9), placing it behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 9 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Anchorage.
Anchorage observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Anchorage and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Anchorage, useful reference points: Anchorage is 9 hours behind London on GMT and 4 hours behind New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Anchorage right now?
Anchorage follows AKST/AKDT (UTC-9). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Anchorage, updated every second.
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is in AKST/AKDT (UTC-9). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Anchorage.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Anchorage observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and London?
Anchorage (AKST, UTC-9) is 9 hours behind London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Anchorage and New York?
Anchorage (AKST, UTC-9) is 4 hours behind New York (during EDT, UTC−4).