Time zone in Anchorage: Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT)
Right now the local time in Anchorage is UTC−9 (AKST). Anchorage observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−8 on March 8 and to UTC−9 on November 1.
Time difference between Anchorage and other places
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Anchorage right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Anchorage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 hours ahead | 1:00 PM |
| Chicago | 3 hours ahead | 12:00 PM |
| Denver | 2 hours ahead | 11:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 2 hours ahead | 11:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Vietnam | 16 hours ahead | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| The Philippines | 17 hours ahead | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| China | 17 hours ahead | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| Mexico | 3 hours ahead | 12:00 PM |
| Spain | 10 hours ahead | 7:00 PM |
| South Korea | 18 hours ahead | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| Brazil | 6 hours ahead | 3:00 PM |
U.S. stock market hours in Anchorage (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Anchorage that is from 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage uses Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), which is UTC−9 right now. Anchorage observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−8 on March 8 and to UTC−9 on November 1.
Does Anchorage have daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−8 on March 8 and to UTC−9 on November 1.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and New York?
Anchorage is 4 hours behind New York right now.