Johannesburg to Anchorage
-10hJohannesburg
SASTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SAST and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the SAST (South Africa Standard Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
SAST – South Africa Standard Time
UTC+02:00South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is the time zone for South Africa and neighboring countries, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •South Africa does not observe daylight saving time.
- •SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard Time.
- •The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is Africa's largest.
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.
About Johannesburg
WikipediaJohannesburg operates on South Africa Time (SAST), UTC+2. As Africa's largest economy hub and home to the JSE, Johannesburg drives African financial markets.
Johannesburg is built on the world's largest gold deposit.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: Johannesburg to Anchorage
Johannesburg runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Johannesburg 10 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg it is 11:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in Johannesburg is 2:00 PM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Johannesburg does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Johannesburg to Anchorage time conversion table
| Johannesburg (SAST) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Johannesburg to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from Johannesburg to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Johannesburg lands at 12:00 AM in Anchorage, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -10h gap: Johannesburg 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 11:00 PM in Johannesburg.
- Watching a live event or market open: Johannesburg viewers need 11:00 PM in Anchorage to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 AM if the event is anchored to Johannesburg.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SAST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -10h gap is not.
- With a -10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Johannesburg takes the early slot, the next week Anchorage does.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About SAST (South Africa Standard Time)
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. SAST does not observe daylight saving time. Johannesburg and Cape Town are major economic hubs in Africa.
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 Johannesburg and Anchorage
With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 11:00 PM in Johannesburg, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Johannesburg and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Johannesburg is 10 hours behind Anchorage (SAST UTC+02:00 → 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
Johannesburg
Does not observe DST
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Anchorage?
Johannesburg (SAST, UTC+02:00) is 10 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -10h.
How do I convert Johannesburg time to Anchorage time?
Add -10h to Johannesburg local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Johannesburg is 11:00 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 -10h offset from Johannesburg.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Johannesburg?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Johannesburg, which is 3:00 AM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, Johannesburg or Anchorage?
Johannesburg is 10 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Johannesburg it is 2:00 AM in Anchorage.
Do Johannesburg and Anchorage use different time zones?
Johannesburg (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Johannesburg and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Johannesburg–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Johannesburg is not, so the -10h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Johannesburg's time zone?
SAST also covers Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth.
Which countries use SAST, Johannesburg's zone?
SAST is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
Is there a day difference between Johannesburg and Anchorage?
Not normally. The -10h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -10h from Johannesburg.
What timezone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg operates on South Africa Time (SAST), UTC+2. As Africa's largest economy hub and home to the JSE, Johannesburg drives African financial 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 Johannesburg?
Standard business hours in Johannesburg are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAST.
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 Johannesburg and Anchorage?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Johannesburg works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAST and Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST (-10h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Johannesburg and Anchorage?
Johannesburg uses ZAR (R) while Anchorage uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Johannesburg and Anchorage compare in size?
Johannesburg has a population of approximately 5.8 million (metro: 10.5 million), while Anchorage has approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000).
What are the major landmarks in Johannesburg and Anchorage?
Johannesburg is known for Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Gold Reef City. Anchorage is famous for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain.
Do Johannesburg and Anchorage have stock exchanges?
Yes. Johannesburg has the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) and Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -10h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use SAST (South Africa Standard Time)?
SAST is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
Does SAST observe daylight saving time?
No, SAST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about SAST?
South Africa does not observe daylight saving time. SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard Time.
Which cities are in the AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Johannesburg, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Johannesburg (SAST), it is -10h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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