This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on September 19, 2018). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
Remember When You Could Call the Time?
I do: 844 was the local number in Anchorage, Alaska.
This article is from 2016, but gives the U.S. Naval Observatory’s time service number as 202-762-1401, so I called it — and it’s still up and running!