Days in Eagle River are currently getting shorter, about 39 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Eagle River
Eagle River is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 61.3214° N, 149.5678° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,826 km (4,241 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,193 km (1,984 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,845 km (10,467 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,990 km (4,965 mi) west
Eagle River lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Eagle River
The point on Earth exactly opposite Eagle River is near Gqeberha - when it's noon in Eagle River, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Eagle River
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Eagle River
Eagle River is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Eagle River is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Eagle River
In Eagle River, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 19h 25m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 5h 25m, a difference of roughly 14h 0m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Eagle River's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Eagle River at 61.32° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Eagle River
With a population of 24,793, Eagle River ranks as the 2103rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Eagle River
Merrill Field (MRI / PAMR) is a regional airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Eagle River.
Current local time at the airport is 06:20:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Eagle River
Eagle River uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Anchorage. The current local offset is UTC-8 / AKDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-9 / AKST to UTC-8 / AKDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-8 / AKDT to UTC-9 / AKST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Eagle River
Business hours in Eagle River (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Tokyo: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 3:00 AM (next day) - 11:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Eagle River
Compare time in Eagle River with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Eagle River
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Eagle River in?
Eagle River follows the America/Anchorage time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Eagle River at UTC-8.
What time is it in Eagle River right now?
The current local time in Eagle River is 06:20:24 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Eagle River observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Eagle River is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Eagle River?
Eagle River is currently UTC-8, meaning local time is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Eagle River?
Merrill Field (MRI) is the nearest airport to Eagle River, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:20:24.
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