Anchorage time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Alaska Daylight Time (America/Anchorage) |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, November 1, 2026, 02:00 AM → 01:00 AM, UTC−9 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 08:55 AM / 06:31 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | United States (Alaska) — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 61.22° N, 149.9° W |
London to Anchorage time converter
London hour by hour in Anchorage time. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| London | Anchorage |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 15:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 16:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 17:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 06:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 07:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 08:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 09:00 | 00:00 |
| 10:00 | 01:00 |
| 11:00 | 02:00 |
| 12:00 | 03:00 |
| 13:00 | 04:00 |
| 14:00 | 05:00 |
| 15:00 | 06:00 |
| 16:00 | 07:00 |
| 17:00 | 08:00 |
| 18:00 | 09:00 |
| 19:00 | 10:00 |
| 20:00 | 11:00 |
| 21:00 | 12:00 |
| 22:00 | 13:00 |
| 23:00 | 14:00 |
Anchorage time compared with world cities
Relative to Anchorage; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Anchorage |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 11 hours ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 9 hours ahead |
| New York | UTC−4 | 4 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 1 hour ahead |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 12 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 11 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 17 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 19 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Anchorage observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC−9).
Sunrise and sunset in Anchorage
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 08:55 AM | 06:31 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 08:58 AM | 06:28 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 09:01 AM | 06:25 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 09:03 AM | 06:22 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 09:06 AM | 06:19 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 09:09 AM | 06:16 PM | 9 h 8 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 09:11 AM | 06:13 PM | 9 h 2 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Anchorage
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 08:11 AM – 08:28 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 08:28 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:27 PM – 06:59 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:59 PM – 07:16 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and London?
Anchorage is currently 9 hours behind London. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is in Alaska Daylight Time (UTC−8). IANA time zone ID: America/Anchorage.
Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
Anchorage observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC−9).
When is golden hour in Anchorage?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Anchorage runs 05:27 PM – 06:59 PM and morning golden hour 08:28 AM – 10:00 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Anchorage?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Anchorage is at 08:55 AM and sunset at 06:31 PM, a day length of 9 h 36 min (local time).