Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Helsinki to Anchorage

-11h

Helsinki

EESTSOURCE

Finland · UTC+03:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Anchorage

AKDT

USA · UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH01

MM00

01:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Helsinki

Anchorage

12:00 AM

1:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

3:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

5:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

12:00 PM

1:00 AM

2:00 PM

3:00 AM

4:00 PM

5:00 AM

6:00 PM

7:00 AM

8:00 PM

9:00 AM

10:00 PM

11:00 AM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

EEST and AKDT on the World Map

The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

EEST Zone

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AKDT Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

EET – Eastern European Time

UTC+02:00

Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in EET

FinlandGreeceRomaniaBulgariaUkraineEgyptIsraelLebanonJordanLithuaniaLatviaEstoniaMoldovaLibyaSyriaPalestineCyprus

Major Cities in EET

CairoAthensHelsinkiBucharestKyivSofiaJerusalemTel AvivBeirutVilniusRigaTallinn

Key Facts about EET

•EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
•Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
•Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
•Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EEST

Learn more about EET on Wikipedia

AKST – Alaska Standard Time

UTC-09:00

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AKST

United States (Alaska)

Major Cities in AKST

AnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitkaWasilla

Key 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.
•The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AKDT

Learn more about AKST on Wikipedia

About Helsinki

Wikipedia

Helsinki operates on Eastern European Time (EET/EEST), UTC+2. As a global gaming and design hub, Helsinki coordinates with EU and Russian markets.

Population:656,000

Metro:1.5 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EET

Currency:EUR (€)

Stock Exchange:Nasdaq Helsinki

Key Landmarks

Helsinki CathedralSuomenlinna FortressTemppeliaukio ChurchMarket SquareDesign District

Did You Know?

Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country for several consecutive years.

Learn more about EEST timezone →

About Anchorage

Wikipedia

Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.

Population:287,000

Metro:398,000

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST

Currency:USD ($)

Key Landmarks

Anchorage MuseumTony Knowles Coastal TrailFlattop MountainAlaska Wildlife Conservation CenterShip Creek

Did You Know?

Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.

Learn more about AKDT timezone →

Comparing Time Zones: Helsinki and Anchorage

Helsinki runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Helsinki 11 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -11h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Helsinki it is 10:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in Helsinki is 1:00 PM in Anchorage. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.

Helsinki to Anchorage time conversion table

Helsinki (EEST)	Anchorage (AKDT)	Day
12:00 AM	1:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	7:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	8:00 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	9:00 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	10:00 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	1:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	4:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	6:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	7:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	10:00 AM	same day

Why people convert Helsinki to Anchorage time

Scheduling a call from Helsinki to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Helsinki lands at 11:00 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -11h gap: Helsinki and Anchorage 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 Anchorage is 10:00 PM in Helsinki.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Anchorage local time against Helsinki keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -11h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -11h gap is not.
With a -11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Helsinki takes the early slot, the next week Anchorage does.
Helsinki: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -11h gap.
Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.

About EET (Eastern European Time)

Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.

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).

Best time to call between Helsinki and Anchorage

With a -11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 10:00 PM in Helsinki, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Helsinki and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Helsinki is 11 hours behind Anchorage (EEST UTC+03:00 → AKDT UTC-08:00). 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

Helsinki

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Anchorage

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Anchorage?

Helsinki (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 11 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -11h.

How do I convert Helsinki time to Anchorage time?

Add -11h to Helsinki local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Helsinki is 10:00 PM in Anchorage (previous day).

What time is it in Anchorage right now?

Anchorage uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -11h offset from Helsinki.

What is the best time to call Anchorage from Helsinki?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Helsinki, which is 2:00 AM in Anchorage.

Which is behind, Helsinki or Anchorage?

Helsinki is 11 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Helsinki it is 1:00 AM in Anchorage.

Do Helsinki and Anchorage use different time zones?

Helsinki (Finland) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Helsinki and America/Anchorage.

Does daylight saving time affect the Helsinki–Anchorage difference?

Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at -11h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.

Which other cities share Helsinki's time zone?

EEST also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.

Which countries use EEST, Helsinki's zone?

EEST is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.

Is there a day difference between Helsinki and Anchorage?

Not normally. The -11h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Anchorage?

Anchorage is -11h from Helsinki.

What timezone is Helsinki in?

Helsinki operates on Eastern European Time (EET/EEST), UTC+2. As a global gaming and design hub, Helsinki coordinates with EU and Russian markets.

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 are the business hours in Helsinki?

Standard business hours in Helsinki are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EET.

What are the business hours in Anchorage?

Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Helsinki and Anchorage?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Helsinki works 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EET and Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST (-11h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Helsinki and Anchorage?

Helsinki uses EUR (€) while Anchorage uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Helsinki and Anchorage compare in size?

Helsinki has a population of approximately 656,000 (metro: 1.5 million), while Anchorage has approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000).

What are the major landmarks in Helsinki and Anchorage?

Helsinki is known for Helsinki Cathedral, Suomenlinna Fortress, Temppeliaukio Church. Anchorage is famous for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain.

Do Helsinki and Anchorage have stock exchanges?

Yes. Helsinki has the Nasdaq Helsinki and Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -11h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.