Current Time in Ester, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, USA

12:08:08 PM

12:08:08

AKDT (Alaska Daylight Time) · UTC−08:00

America/Anchorage

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Time zone details

Ester is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Ester

Sunrise9:27 AMSolar noon1:35 PMSunset5:42 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 3 days 13 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Alaska
County
Fairbanks North Star Borough
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,422
Elevation
224 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
64° 50' N / 148° 00' W
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Clock changes in Ester

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM AKDT1:00 AM AKST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM AKST3:00 AM AKDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM AKDT1:00 AM AKST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
8 hr 15 min6 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination90%
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
8 hr 15 min6 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(11.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Moonrise
No event on this local date
Moonset
No event on this local date
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
8 hr 15 min6 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 09 min6 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 02 min6 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
7 hr 55 min6 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
7 hr 48 min6 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
7 hr 42 min6 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
7 hr 35 min6 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Ester

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Plan around Ester

Upcoming public holidays in Alaska

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby places

FairbanksFairbanks North Star Borough14 kmEBadgerFairbanks North Star Borough23 kmE
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ester in?
Ester uses Alaska Standard Time (AKST, UTC−9) in winter and Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC−8) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Anchorage.
When is the next clock change in Ester?
Clocks in Ester move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from AKDT (UTC−08:00) to AKST (UTC−09:00)
Does Ester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ester observes daylight saving time: AKDT (UTC−8) in summer and AKST (UTC−9) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Ester?
Ester is UTC−9 in winter and UTC−8 in summer