Quiet hours in Anchorage, AK — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Anchorage quiet hours run 10 PM to 7 AM under AMC Title 15. Amplified sound audible beyond property lines during these hours is prohibited. AS 11.61.110 disorderly conduct also applies.
Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) Title 15 establishes nighttime quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM within the Municipality of Anchorage, which spans 1,961 square miles from downtown through Eagle River, Chugiak, and Girdwood. Prohibited conduct includes amplified music, power tools, and loud gatherings audible beyond the property line. State law AS 11.61.110 adds a disorderly conduct overlay for unreasonable noise anywhere in Alaska. Enforcement is primarily complaint-driven by Anchorage Police Department (APD) patrol. Daytime noise is evaluated under a plainly-audible and reasonableness standard rather than a fixed decibel ceiling. Special event permits are available through the Municipal Clerk for outdoor events that extend past quiet hours.
First citation typically $100 to $250. Repeat violations within 12 months can reach $500 plus court costs. Chronic nuisance properties may face abatement action.
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