Days in Juneau are currently getting shorter, about 35 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 Juneau
Juneau is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 58.3019° N, 134.4197° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,490 km (4,033 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,529 km (2,193 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,509 km (10,258 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,863 km (4,886 mi) west
Juneau 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 Juneau
The point on Earth exactly opposite Juneau is near Gqeberha - when it's noon in Juneau, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Juneau
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Juneau
Juneau is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Juneau 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 Juneau
In Juneau, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 18h 16m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 6h 22m, a difference of roughly 11h 54m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Juneau's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Juneau at 58.30° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Juneau
With a population of 31,555, Juneau ranks as the 1631st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Juneau
Juneau International Airport (JNU / PAJN) is a regional airport serving Juneau directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:20:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Juneau
Juneau uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Juneau. 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 Juneau
Business hours in Juneau (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 Juneau
Compare time in Juneau with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Juneau
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Juneau in?
Juneau follows the America/Juneau time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Juneau at UTC-8.
What time is it in Juneau right now?
The current local time in Juneau is 06:20:23 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Juneau observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Juneau 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 Juneau?
Juneau is currently UTC-8, meaning local time is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Juneau?
Juneau International Airport (JNU) is the airport serving Juneau. The current local time at the airport is 07:20:23.
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