Current Time in Lakes, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, USA

12:08:20 PM

12:08:20

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

America/Anchorage

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Lakes is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Lakes

Sunrise9:16 AMSolar noon1:40 PMSunset6:04 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
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
8,364
Elevation
109 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
61° 36' N / 149° 18' W
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Clock changes in Lakes

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 47 min5 min 40 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 47 min5 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(15.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
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 47 min5 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 42 min5 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 36 min5 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 31 min5 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 25 min5 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 19 min5 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 14 min5 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Lakes

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Plan around Lakes

Upcoming public holidays in Alaska

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

Nearby places

Eagle RiverAnchorage Municipality35 kmSWAnchorageAnchorage Municipality54 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Lakes in?
Lakes 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 Lakes?
Clocks in Lakes 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 Lakes observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lakes observes daylight saving time: AKDT (UTC−8) in summer and AKST (UTC−9) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Lakes?
Lakes is UTC−9 in winter and UTC−8 in summer