Current Time in Anchorage, Alaska, United States Now

Q: What is the current time in Anchorage, Alaska, United States?

The current local time in Anchorage, Alaska, United States is 4:42 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The timezone is America/Anchorage (UTCUTC-08:00, AKDT).

Q: What time zone is Anchorage, Alaska, United States in?

Anchorage, Alaska, United States observes the America/Anchorage timezone, which is UTCUTC-08:00. The timezone abbreviation is AKDT.

Q: Is Anchorage, Alaska, United States currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

No, Anchorage, Alaska, United States is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Standard time is in effect.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Anchorage, Alaska, United States today?

Today in Anchorage, Alaska, United States, the sun rises at 06:06 AM and sets at 09:48 PM, giving 15h 42m of daylight (April 26, 2026).

Q: What is the moon phase in Anchorage, Alaska, United States today?

Today's moon phase in Anchorage, Alaska, United States is Waxing Gibbous, 75% illuminated (April 26, 2026). Moonrise: 15:46. Moonset: 05:22.

Q: What is the international dialing code for United States?

The international dialing code (country code) for United States is +1. The internet country-code top-level domain is .us. A typical phone number format is: (XXX) XXX-XXXX.

Q: What is the population of Anchorage?

The population of Anchorage is approximately 289,600 people.

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🌙 Nighttime ·Sunrise06:06 AM ·🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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🌅 06:06 AM

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🌇 09:48 PM

📍 Location	Anchorage, Alaska, United States
🌏 Country	🇺🇸 United States
⏲️ Timezone	America/Anchorage
📐 Coordinates	61.2181° N, 149.9003° W
👥 Population	289,600 approx.
💵 Currency	US Dollar ($)

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Sunrise & Sunset

↑ 06:06 AM ↓ 09:48 PM

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Moon Phases

Waxing Gibbous · 75% lit

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Sunrise & Sunset TodaySunday, April 26, 2026

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🌅06:06 AM🌇09:48 PM

Event	Time	Details
🌊 Nautical Dawn	03:51 AM	Sun 12° below horizon
🌄 Civil Dawn	05:12 AM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌅 Sunrise	06:06 AM	Upper limb touches horizon
📸 Golden Hour AM	06:06 AM – 07:08 AM	Warm low-angle light
☀ Solar Noon	01:57 PM	Sun at highest point
📸 Golden Hour PM	08:46 PM – 09:48 PM	Warm low-angle light
🌇 Sunset	09:48 PM	Upper limb touches horizon
🌆 Civil Dusk	10:42 PM	Sun 6° below horizon
🌊 Nautical Dusk	12:03 AM	Sun 12° below horizon
⏱️ Day Length	15h 42m	Total daylight duration

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Moon Phase TodaySunday, April 26, 2026

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Waxing Gibbous

75% illuminated

🌙 Moonrise15:46

🌑 Moonset05:22

📏 Distance385,343 km

Upcoming Moon Phases

Phase	Date	Time
🌕 Full Moon	2026-05-01	09:23
🌗 Last Quarter	2026-05-09	13:20
🌑 New Moon	2026-05-16	12:02
🌓 First Quarter	2026-05-23	03:02

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Local Business HoursAnchorage

🏢 Office Hours	09:00-17:00	📅 Holiday
🏦 Bank Hours	09:00-17:00	📅 Holiday
🛒 Shop Hours	09:00-21:00	📅 Holiday
📅 Weekend	Saturday,Sunday	📅 Weekend Today

Emergency NumbersAnchorage

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Police

911

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Fire

911

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Ambulance

911

Time Difference with World CitiesAnchorage vs major cities

12a 4a 8a 12p 4p 8p 12a

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Phone & Country InfoUnited States

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Dialing Code

International prefix

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Internet TLD

.us

Country domain

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Phone Format

(XXX) XXX-XXXX

Typical local format

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Plug Types

A/B

120V · Right-hand traffic

💡To call United States from abroad, dial your country's exit code ++1, then the local number (format:(XXX) XXX-XXXX).

Daylight Hours by MonthAnchorage · 2026

Jan

6h 22m

Feb

9h 1m

Mar

11h 42m

Apr

14h 40m

May

17h 26m

Jun

19h 18m

Jul

18h 30m

Aug

15h 54m

Sep

12h 59m

Oct

10h 9m

Nov

7h 19m

Dec

5h 32m

▐ This month▐ Longest day▐ Shortest day

Today (April 26) has15h 42mof daylight in Anchorage.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsTime & location — Anchorage, Alaska, United States

❓What is the current time in Anchorage, Alaska, United States?

❓What time zone is Anchorage, Alaska, United States in?

❓Is Anchorage, Alaska, United States currently observing Daylight Saving Time?

❓What time is sunrise and sunset in Anchorage, Alaska, United States today?

❓What is the moon phase in Anchorage, Alaska, United States today?

❓What is the international dialing code for United States?

❓What is the population of Anchorage?

About Anchorage Time, timezone & local overview

The current time in Anchorage, Alaska, United States is 4:42 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Timezone in effect: America/Anchorage — UTCUTC-08:00, also known as AKDT. Daylight Saving Time is not observed at this time of year. With roughly 289,600 residents, Anchorage is a well-known urban centre. Today the sun rose at 06:06 AM and set at 09:48 PM, with 15h 42m of total daylight. Tonight the moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, 75% illuminated. The local currency is US Dollar ($).