Anchorage to Delhi
+13h 30mAnchorage
AKDTSOURCEDelhi
ISTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKDT and IST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and IST (India Standard 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.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- •India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
- •IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
- •The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.
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 Delhi
WikipediaDelhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.
Delhi serves as India's political capital while Mumbai is the financial capital.
Time Conversion Guide: Anchorage to Delhi
Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Delhi runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. That puts Anchorage 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi — a difference of +13h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 10:30 PM in Delhi. Midnight in Anchorage is 1:30 PM in Delhi.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Delhi does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Anchorage to Delhi time conversion table
| Anchorage (AKDT) | Delhi (IST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM | next day |
Why people convert Anchorage to Delhi time
- Scheduling a call from Anchorage to Delhi: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 11:30 PM in Delhi, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +13h 30m gap: Anchorage and Delhi 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 Delhi is 10:30 PM in Anchorage.
- Coordinating a Anchorage-based team with Delhi contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +13h 30m gap is not.
- With a +13h 30m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Anchorage takes the early slot, the next week Delhi 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 +13h 30m 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 IST (India Standard Time)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.
Best time to call between Anchorage and Delhi
With a +13h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Delhi opens at 9:00 AM IST, which is 10:30 PM in Anchorage, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Anchorage and Delhi have no shared working hours because of the +13h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Anchorage is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi (AKDT UTC-08:00 → IST UTC+05:30). 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
Delhi
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Delhi?
Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi (IST, UTC+05:30). The gap is currently +13h 30m.
How do I convert Anchorage time to Delhi time?
Add +13h 30m to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 10:30 PM in Delhi.
What time is it in Delhi right now?
Delhi uses IST at UTC+05:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +13h 30m offset from Anchorage.
What is the best time to call Delhi from Anchorage?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +13h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Anchorage, which is 2:30 AM in Delhi.
Which is ahead, Anchorage or Delhi?
Anchorage is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 1:30 AM in Delhi.
Do Anchorage and Delhi use different time zones?
Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while Delhi (India) uses IST at UTC+05:30. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Asia/Kolkata.
Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–Delhi difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Delhi is not, so the +13h 30m 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 Delhi?
Sometimes. The +13h 30m gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Anchorage already falls on the next day in Delhi.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Delhi?
Delhi is +13h 30m 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 Delhi in?
Delhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.
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 Delhi?
Standard business hours in Delhi are 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Anchorage and Delhi?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST and Delhi works 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST (+13h 30m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Anchorage and Delhi?
Anchorage uses USD ($) while Delhi uses INR (₹). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Anchorage and Delhi compare in size?
Anchorage has a population of approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000), while Delhi has approximately 11 million (metro: 32.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Anchorage and Delhi?
Anchorage is known for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain. Delhi is famous for India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar.
Do Anchorage and Delhi have stock exchanges?
Yes. Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Delhi has the NSE (National Stock Exchange). The +13h 30m 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 IST timezone?
Major cities in the IST timezone include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad.
What is the UTC offset for IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is at UTC+05:30.
What should I know about the IST timezone?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
When is it midnight in Anchorage, what time is it in Delhi?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Anchorage (AKST), it is +13h 30m later in Delhi (IST).
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