Current Time in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
5:39:10 PM AKDT
Wednesday, May 20, 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
- ~32K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Fairbanks right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Fairbanks (AKDT (GMT-8)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Fairbanks with other cities.
- Does Fairbanks observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Fairbanks is currently observing daylight saving time (AKDT). Clocks will return to standard time (AKST) on Nov 1, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Fairbanks?
- Fairbanks is at GMT-8 (AKDT). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Anchorage.