Anchorage to Bangkok
+15hAnchorage
AKDTSOURCEBangkok
ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKDT and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and ICT (Indochina Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
About Anchorage
WikipediaAnchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.
About Bangkok
WikipediaBangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.
Comparing Time Zones: Anchorage and Bangkok
Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Anchorage 15 hours ahead of Bangkok — a difference of +15h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 12:00 AM in Bangkok on the next day. Midnight in Anchorage is 3:00 PM in Bangkok.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Bangkok does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Anchorage to Bangkok time conversion table
| Anchorage (AKDT) | Bangkok (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert Anchorage to Bangkok time
- Scheduling a call from Anchorage to Bangkok: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 1:00 AM in Bangkok the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +15h gap: Anchorage and Bangkok have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 12:00 AM in Anchorage.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Anchorage is 11:00 AM in Bangkok makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +15h gap is not.
- With a +15h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Anchorage takes the early slot, the next week Bangkok does.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +15h gap.
About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
About ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
Best time to call between Anchorage and Bangkok
With a +15h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Bangkok opens at 9:00 AM ICT, which is 12:00 AM in Anchorage, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Anchorage and Bangkok have no shared working hours because of the +15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Anchorage is 15 hours ahead of Bangkok (AKDT UTC-08:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Bangkok
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Bangkok?
Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 15 hours ahead of Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +15h.
How do I convert Anchorage time to Bangkok time?
Add +15h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 12:00 AM in Bangkok (next day).
What time is it in Bangkok right now?
Bangkok uses ICT at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +15h offset from Anchorage.
What is the best time to call Bangkok from Anchorage?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Anchorage, which is 4:00 AM in Bangkok.
Which is ahead, Anchorage or Bangkok?
Anchorage is 15 hours ahead of Bangkok. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 3:00 AM in Bangkok.
Do Anchorage and Bangkok use different time zones?
Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–Bangkok difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Bangkok is not, so the +15h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Anchorage's time zone?
AKDT also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKDT, Anchorage's zone?
AKDT is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between Anchorage and Bangkok?
Sometimes. The +15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Anchorage already falls on the next day in Bangkok.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Bangkok?
Bangkok is +15h from Anchorage.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
What timezone is Bangkok in?
Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
What are the business hours in Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Anchorage and Bangkok?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST and Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT (+15h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Anchorage and Bangkok?
Anchorage uses USD ($) while Bangkok uses THB (฿). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Anchorage and Bangkok compare in size?
Anchorage has a population of approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000), while Bangkok has approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million).
What are the major landmarks in Anchorage and Bangkok?
Anchorage is known for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain. Bangkok is famous for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho.
Do Anchorage and Bangkok have stock exchanges?
Yes. Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand). The +15h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
Which cities are in the ICT timezone?
Major cities in the ICT timezone include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
What is the UTC offset for ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the ICT timezone?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Anchorage, what time is it in Bangkok?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Anchorage (AKST), it is +15h later in Bangkok (ICT).
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