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Current Time in Fairbanks, United States

View the live local time, time zone details, current weather, and sunrise and sunset information for Fairbanks.

Live Clock in Fairbanks

UTC -08:00
DST +01:00

Time Zone and City Information

Time Zone: America/Anchorage

Country: United States United States Flag

Continent: North America

Currency: Dollar (USD)

Languages: English

Phone Prefix: 1

Latitude: 64.83778°N

Longitude: 147.71639°W

Current Weather in Fairbanks

Condition: Weather icon Overcast

Temperature: 4.9°C (40.8°F)

min: 4.5°C (40.2°F) - max: 7.7°C (45.9°F)

Pressure: 1011 hPa

Humidity: 90%

Wind: 8.3 km/h

Sunrise: 06:28 AM

Sunset: 09:14 PM

Forecast for Fairbanks

2026-09-01 (Tomorrow)

Condition: Weather icon Overcast

Max Temperature: 10.6°C (51.1°F)

Min Temperature: 3.7°C (38.6°F)

Pressure: 1011 hPa

Humidity: 77%

Wind: 7.2 km/h

Sunrise: 06:31 AM

Sunset: 09:10 PM

2026-09-02 (Day After Tomorrow)

Condition: Weather icon Overcast

Max Temperature: 7.7°C (45.9°F)

Min Temperature: 3.3°C (37.9°F)

Pressure: 1012 hPa

Humidity: 71%

Wind: 10.5 km/h

Sunrise: 06:34 AM

Sunset: 09:06 PM

Time Difference Between Fairbanks and Other Cities

Compare current time in Fairbanks with major cities worldwide.
Find the best meeting times and check business hour overlap.

New York

New York <-> Fairbanks - 4 hours

Working overlap 4h

Fairbanks: 09.00-13.00
New York: 13.00-17.00

London

London <-> Fairbanks - 9 hours

Working overlap 0h

Paris

Paris <-> Fairbanks - 10 hours

Working overlap 0h

Dubai

Dubai <-> Fairbanks - 12 hours

Working overlap 0h

Singapore

Singapore <-> Fairbanks - 16 hours

Working overlap 0h

Sydney

Sydney <-> Fairbanks - 18 hours

Working overlap 2h

Fairbanks: 15.00-17.00
Sydney: 09.00-11.00

Los Angeles

Los Angeles <-> Fairbanks - 1 hour

Working overlap 7h

Fairbanks: 09.00-16.00
Los Angeles: 10.00-17.00

Hong Kong

Hong Kong <-> Fairbanks - 16 hours

Working overlap 0h

Toronto

Toronto <-> Fairbanks - 4 hours

Working overlap 4h

Fairbanks: 09.00-13.00
Toronto: 13.00-17.00

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Fairbanks

Common questions about the local time, time zone, and daylight saving time in Fairbanks, United States.

The live clock on the Details tab shows the current local time in Fairbanks.

Fairbanks is located in the Alaska Standard Time (AKST) zone. The standard UTC offset is UTC-9:00, and the clocks are moved forward by one hour while daylight saving time is in effect.

Yes. Fairbanks observes daylight saving time every year. Clocks move forward by one hour in spring and move back by one hour in autumn. As a result, the time difference between Fairbanks and other cities may change during the year.

Use the Time Difference tab. Enter any city there and you will see the time difference between that city and Fairbanks.

Typical office hours in Fairbanks are:

Monday to Friday
09:00–17:00 local time

Some companies may start earlier or finish later.

Most smartphones automatically switch to the correct local time when connected to a mobile network or when automatic time zone settings are enabled.

Gradually adjusting your sleep schedule before departure, staying hydrated, and spending time in daylight after arrival can help reduce jet lag. For a full routine, see our guide on how to beat jet lag.