What time zone is Palmer in?

Palmer 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 Palmer?

Clocks in Palmer move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from AKST (UTC−09:00) to AKDT (UTC−08:00)

Does Palmer observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Palmer observes daylight saving time: AKDT (UTC−8) in summer and AKST (UTC−9) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Palmer?

Palmer is UTC−9 in winter and UTC−8 in summer

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

9:48:38 AM

09:48:38

Sunday, November 1, 2026

AKST (Alaska Standard Time) · UTC−09:00

America/Anchorage

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Time zone details

Palmer is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Palmer

Sunrise8:27 AMSolar noon12:40 PMSunset4:52 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Alaska
County: Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 6,788
Elevation: 72 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 61° 35' N / 149° 06' W

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Clock changes in Palmer

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM AKST3:00 AM AKDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM AKST3:00 AM AKDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM AKDT1:00 AM AKST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 8:27 AM
Solar noon: 12:40 PM
Sunset: 4:52 PM
Daylight duration: 8 hr 25 min5 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:38 AM – 5:40 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:46 AM – 6:32 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:56 AM – 7:22 PM

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 8:27 AM (southeast, 120.2°)
Sunset: 4:52 PM (southwest, 239.5°)
Day length: 8 hr 25 min5 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:40 PM (13.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:38 AM – 5:40 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:46 AM – 6:32 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:56 AM – 7:22 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:10 PM (northeast, 52.7°)
Moonset: 3:41 PM (northwest, 311.5°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:28 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, November 1	8:27 AM	4:52 PM	8 hr 25 min	5 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	8:29 AM	4:49 PM	8 hr 19 min	5 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	8:32 AM	4:46 PM	8 hr 14 min	5 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	8:35 AM	4:43 PM	8 hr 08 min	5 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	8:38 AM	4:40 PM	8 hr 03 min	5 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	8:40 AM	4:38 PM	7 hr 57 min	5 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	8:43 AM	4:35 PM	7 hr 52 min	5 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Alaska

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Palmer in?: Palmer 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 Palmer?: Clocks in Palmer move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from AKST (UTC−09:00) to AKDT (UTC−08:00)
Does Palmer observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Palmer observes daylight saving time: AKDT (UTC−8) in summer and AKST (UTC−9) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Palmer?: Palmer is UTC−9 in winter and UTC−8 in summer