City in Alaska

Current Local Time in Anchorage

Current local time and time zone in Anchorage, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌥️ 35°F now🕔 1:17 PM local📅 Best: June👥 290.000

Current local time in Anchorage

1:17 PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Anchorage
UTC offsetUTC-08:00
UTC now9:17 PM
Sunrise9:15 AM
Sunset6:10 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise9:15 AM
Sunset6:10 PM
Daylight8h 55m
Solar noon1:42 PM
Golden hour (am)9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:10 PM - 6:10 PM
Blue hour (am)8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:10 PM - 6:40 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%
Moonrise5:15 PM
Moonset3:25 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Anchorage

TypeCity
StateAlaska
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates61°13′5.2″N 149°54′1.1″W (61.2181, -149.9003)
Population290.000
Known forBase for Alaskan wilderness
Local time1:17 PM (UTC-08:00)
Best monthsJune
ClimateSubarctic

Local time by airport in Anchorage

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Summary

Anchorage is a city in Alaska. Anchorage is known for Base for Alaskan wilderness. It has a population of about 290.000.

Right now it is 35°F (2°C) in Anchorage with fog. It feels like 30°F. Today runs from 31°F to 40°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.3/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Anchorage is June. The climate is subarctic. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 11°F.

The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 4 mi away. Nearby highlights include Kenai Fjords National Park, Lake Clark National Park, Mount Foraker and Denali.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 40°F is in line with the 43°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Anchorage today at 9.3/10. Visibility is down to 0,5 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 31°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

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Coordinates: 61°13′5.2″N 149°54′1.1″W (61.2181, -149.9003)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Anchorage?

Anchorage is a city in Alaska. Its coordinates are 61.2181, -149.9003. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Anchorage right now?

It is currently 35°F (2°C) with fog. Humidity is 87% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Anchorage?

June offer the most comfortable conditions in Anchorage, which has a subarctic climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Anchorage in?

Anchorage observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 1:17 PM.

How many people live in Anchorage?

Anchorage has a population of approximately 290.000.

What is the nearest airport to Anchorage?

The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 4 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Anchorage?

Popular options include Kenai Fjords National Park, Lake Clark National Park, Mount Foraker, Denali, Denali National Park and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

What places are in Anchorage?

Anchorage covers 1 places in this atlas, including Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 28, 2026 at 1:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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