Current Time in Anchorage
Live Anchorage time with automatic updates
About Anchorage Time
Anchorage follows the America/Anchorage time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Anchorage.
Time Zone Information
The time shown is based on Anchorage's official time zone (America/Anchorage), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.
Anchorage is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Understanding the local time in Anchorage is crucial for:
- •Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
- •Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
- •Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
- •Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules
🏢 Local Business Hours
Standard business hours in Anchorage:
- •Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- •Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (retail)
- •Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (limited)
Note: Extreme daylight variations. Summer: 19+ hours daylight. Winter: 5 hours daylight. Remote work common
Anchorage Landmarks & Business
🏛️ Famous Landmarks
- •Alaska Native Heritage Center
- •Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
- •Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- •Chugach State Park
- •Alaska Railroad
💼 Major Companies
- •ConocoPhillips Alaska
- •Alaska Airlines
- •GCI
- •Providence Health
- •Northrim Bank
- •Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
Business Culture & Communication
🤝 Cultural Notes
Punctuality:
Important but weather-dependent. Outdoor lifestyle valued. Self-reliance culture.
Business Etiquette:
Casual and practical. Weather often affects plans. Indigenous culture respected.
📞 Best Times to Call
From US Eastern:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST is 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
From Europe:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST is 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM CET
From Asia:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST is 1:00 AM - 10:00 AM JST next day
Major Public Holidays
Important holidays that may affect business operations in Anchorage:
🎉Alaska Day
Statehood celebration
Typically: October 18
🎉Seward's Day
Alaska purchase commemoration
Typically: Last Monday in March
🎉Indigenous Peoples Day
Native culture celebration
Typically: Second Monday in October
🎉Summer Solstice
Midnight sun celebrations
Typically: June 21
Time Zone Facts
DST Status
Currently observing DST
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
Coverage
Multiple cities in the region
Related Cities
Using the Anchorage World Clock
Our Anchorage world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Anchorage.