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Anchorage to Dubai

+12h

Anchorage

AKDTSOURCE

USA · UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Dubai

GST

UAE · UTC+04:00

HH12

MM00

(next day)00:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Anchorage

Dubai

12:00 AM

12:00 PM

2:00 AM

2:00 PM

4:00 AM

4:00 PM

6:00 AM

6:00 PM

8:00 AM

8:00 PM

10:00 AM

10:00 PM

12:00 PM

12:00 AM+1

2:00 PM

2:00 AM+1

4:00 PM

4:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

6:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

8:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

10:00 AM+1

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

AKDT and GST on the World Map

The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and GST (Gulf Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

AKDT Zone

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GST Zone

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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

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

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 →

About Dubai

Wikipedia

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.

Population:3.5 million

Metro:4.1 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST

Currency:AED (د.إ)

Stock Exchange:DFM (Dubai Financial Market)

Key Landmarks

Burj KhalifaPalm JumeirahBurj Al ArabDubai MallDubai Frame

Did You Know?

Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.

Learn more about GST timezone →

Comparing Time Zones: Anchorage and Dubai

Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Anchorage 12 hours ahead of Dubai — a difference of +12h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 9:00 PM in Dubai. Midnight in Anchorage is 12:00 PM in Dubai.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Dubai does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Anchorage to Dubai time conversion table

Anchorage (AKDT)	Dubai (GST)	Day
12:00 AM	12:00 PM	same day
6:00 AM	6:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	7:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	8:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	9:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
3:00 PM	3:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	5:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	6:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	9:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Anchorage to Dubai time

Scheduling a call from Anchorage to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 10:00 PM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +12h gap: Anchorage and Dubai 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 Dubai is 9:00 PM in Anchorage.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Anchorage is 8:00 AM in Dubai 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 +12h gap is not.
With a +12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Anchorage takes the early slot, the next week Dubai 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 +12h 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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

Best time to call between Anchorage and Dubai

With a +12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Dubai opens at 9:00 AM GST, which is 9:00 PM in Anchorage, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Anchorage and Dubai have no shared working hours because of the +12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Anchorage is 12 hours ahead of Dubai (AKDT UTC-08:00 → GST UTC+04:00). 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

Dubai

Does not observe DST

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 Anchorage and Dubai?

Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 12 hours ahead of Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently +12h.

How do I convert Anchorage time to Dubai time?

Add +12h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 9:00 PM in Dubai.

What time is it in Dubai right now?

Dubai uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +12h offset from Anchorage.

What is the best time to call Dubai from Anchorage?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Anchorage, which is 1:00 AM in Dubai.

Which is ahead, Anchorage or Dubai?

Anchorage is 12 hours ahead of Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 12:00 AM in Dubai.

Do Anchorage and Dubai use different time zones?

Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Asia/Dubai.

Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–Dubai difference?

Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Dubai is not, so the +12h 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 Dubai?

Sometimes. The +12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Anchorage already falls on the next day in Dubai.

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Dubai?

Dubai is +12h 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 Dubai in?

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.

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 Dubai?

Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.

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

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST and Dubai works 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST (+12h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Anchorage and Dubai?

Anchorage uses USD ($) while Dubai uses AED (د.إ). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Anchorage and Dubai compare in size?

Anchorage has a population of approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000), while Dubai has approximately 3.5 million (metro: 4.1 million).

What are the major landmarks in Anchorage and Dubai?

Anchorage is known for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain. Dubai is famous for Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab.

Do Anchorage and Dubai have stock exchanges?

Yes. Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Dubai has the DFM (Dubai Financial Market). The +12h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.