Current Time in Anchorage, Alaska, United States
5:55:40 PM AKDT
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/Anchorage
- Time Zone
- AKDT
- GMT Offset
- GMT-8
- Daylight Saving Time
- AKST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Est. Population
- ~290K people
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Anchorage right now?
- The current time in Anchorage is 5:55 PM AKDT (GMT-8). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Anchorage with other cities.
- Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Anchorage is currently observing daylight saving time (AKDT). Clocks will return to standard time (AKST) on Nov 1, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Anchorage?
- Anchorage is at GMT-8 (AKDT). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Anchorage.