Anchorage to Mexico
+2hAnchorage
AKDTSOURCEMexico
CSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKDT and CST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and CST (Central 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.
CST – Central Standard Time
UTC-06:00Central Standard Time (CST) is the time zone for the central United States, Canada, and Mexico, 6 hours behind UTC.
- •CST covers 20 US states fully or partially.
- •Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
- •Mexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, operates on CST.
- •CST is 1 hour behind EST and 2 hours ahead of PST.
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.
Anchorage to Mexico Time Difference – Complete Guide
Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Mexico runs on Central Standard Time (CST) at UTC-06:00. That puts Anchorage 2 hours ahead of Mexico — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 11:00 AM in Mexico. Midnight in Anchorage is 2:00 AM in Mexico.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Mexico does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Anchorage to Mexico time conversion table
| Anchorage (AKDT) | Mexico (CST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Anchorage to Mexico time
- Scheduling a call from Anchorage to Mexico: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 12:00 PM in Mexico, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Anchorage and Mexico are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AKDT time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM CST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Mexico local time against Anchorage keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Anchorage and need Mexico colleagues present.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +2h 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 CST (Central Standard Time)
Central Standard Time (CST) covers the central region of North America. It is the second most populous time zone in the US, including major cities like Chicago, Houston, and Dallas. CST is also used in Mexico City and much of Central America including Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. During summer, most of the US and Canada switch to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-05:00), while Mexico and Central American countries generally remain on CST.
Best time to call between Anchorage and Mexico
Both Anchorage and Mexico sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKDT, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Anchorage and Mexico share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Anchorage is 2 hours ahead of Mexico (AKDT UTC-08:00 → CST UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKDT. 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
Mexico
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Mexico?
Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 2 hours ahead of Mexico (CST, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert Anchorage time to Mexico time?
Add +2h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 11:00 AM in Mexico.
What time is it in Mexico right now?
Mexico uses CST at UTC-06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from Anchorage.
What is the best time to call Mexico from Anchorage?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AKDT — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Anchorage or Mexico?
Anchorage is 2 hours ahead of Mexico. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 2:00 PM in Mexico.
Do Anchorage and Mexico use different time zones?
Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while Mexico (Mexico) uses CST at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and America/Mexico_City.
Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–Mexico difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Mexico is not, so the +2h 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 Mexico?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Mexico?
Mexico is +2h 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 Mexico in?
Mexico operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
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 CST timezone?
Major cities in the CST timezone include Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Mexico City, Austin, Winnipeg, Memphis.
What is the UTC offset for CST?
Central Standard Time (CST) is at UTC-06:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CDT.
What should I know about the CST timezone?
CST covers 20 US states fully or partially. Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
When is it midnight in Anchorage, what time is it in Mexico?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Anchorage (AKST), it is +2h later in Mexico (CST).
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