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

6:10:35 PM

18:10:35

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

America/Anchorage

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Time zone details

Palmer is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Palmer

Sunrise7:38 AMSolar noon1:49 PMSunset7:58 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 40 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

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

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

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 20 min5 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing GibbousMoon illumination77%
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Monday, September 21, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 20 min5 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(28.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 20 min5 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 14 min5 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 09 min5 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 03 min5 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 57 min5 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 51 min5 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 45 min5 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Palmer

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Upcoming public holidays in Alaska

  1. Indigenous Peoples' Day
  2. Alaska Day
  3. Veterans Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Palmer in?
Palmer currently uses Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Anchorage.
When is the next clock change in Palmer?
Clocks in Palmer move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from AKDT (UTC−08:00) to AKST (UTC−09:00)
Is Palmer currently on daylight saving time?
Palmer is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Palmer right now?
Palmer is currently UTC−08:00