Current Time in Valdez, Chugach Census Area, Alaska, USA

12:08:07 PM

12:08:07

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

America/Anchorage

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Valdez is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Valdez

Sunrise9:02 AMSolar noon1:29 PMSunset5:54 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
Chugach Census Area
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
3,870
Elevation
30 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
61° 07' N / 146° 20' W
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Clock changes in Valdez

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 52 min5 min 32 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 52 min5 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(15.6° 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 52 min5 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 46 min5 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 41 min5 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 35 min5 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 30 min5 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 24 min5 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 19 min5 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Valdez

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Upcoming public holidays in Alaska

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

Frequently asked questions

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