Current Local Time in Anchorage
Anchorage, United States (AKST)
Friday, January 23, 2026
Anchorage is located in the America/Anchorage timezone in United States.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/AnchorageData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Anchorage
☀️Climate
Subarctic with cool summers (13-19°C) and cold winters (-11 to -5°C). Extreme daylight variation.
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📍About Anchorage Time Zone
Anchorage is located in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-9). As a significant city in United States, Anchorage serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Anchorage is 4 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Anchorage, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard hours but summer activities extend late due to daylight. Some businesses close in winter. local time. Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Anchorage has a population of approximately 290K (400K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Anchorage from abroad, use the country code +1 907. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Anchorage time is 4 hours behind New York, and 9 hours behind London. This makes Anchorage ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Anchorage Time
- • Time Zone: America/Anchorage (UTC-9)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 61.22°, -149.90°
- • Calling Code: +1 907