Current Time in Fairbanks, AK
Fairbanks is a city in Alaska, home to about 32,000 people. It runs on Alaska Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Alaska Time
Daylight saving
Not active
Sunrise / Sunset
8:38 AM / 5:29 PM
Population
32,000
Fairbanks vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 1:25 PM EST | UTC-5 | 4 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 12:25 PM CST | UTC-6 | 3 hours ahead |
| Mountain Time | 11:25 AM MST | UTC-7 | 2 hours ahead |
| Pacific Time | 10:25 AM PST | UTC-8 | 1 hour ahead |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 8:25 AM HST | UTC-10 | 1 hour behind |
| Atlantic Time | 2:25 PM AST | UTC-4 | 5 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 7:25 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 2 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 4:25 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 19 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 6:25 PM GMT | UTC+0 | 9 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 7:25 PM CET | UTC+1 | 10 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 10:25 PM GST | UTC+4 | 13 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Fairbanks in?
Fairbanks is in the Alaska Time zone.
Does Fairbanks observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Fairbanks observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Fairbanks today?
Today, sunrise in Fairbanks is around 8:38 AM and sunset is around 5:29 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Fairbanks?
Clocks next spring forward on March 14, 2027.