Anchorage to Vietnam
+15hAnchorage
AKDTSOURCEVietnam
ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKDT and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and ICT (Indochina 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.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
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 vs Vietnam: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Vietnam runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Anchorage 15 hours ahead of Vietnam — a difference of +15h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 12:00 AM in Vietnam on the next day. Midnight in Anchorage is 3:00 PM in Vietnam.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Vietnam does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Anchorage to Vietnam time conversion table
| Anchorage (AKDT) | Vietnam (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert Anchorage to Vietnam time
- Scheduling a call from Anchorage to Vietnam: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 1:00 AM in Vietnam the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +15h gap: Anchorage and Vietnam 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 Vietnam is 12:00 AM in Anchorage.
- Coordinating a Anchorage-based team with Vietnam 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 +15h gap is not.
- With a +15h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Anchorage takes the early slot, the next week Vietnam 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 +15h 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 ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
Best time to call between Anchorage and Vietnam
With a +15h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Vietnam opens at 9:00 AM ICT, which is 12:00 AM in Anchorage, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Anchorage and Vietnam have no shared working hours because of the +15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Anchorage is 15 hours ahead of Vietnam (AKDT UTC-08:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). 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
Vietnam
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Vietnam?
Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 15 hours ahead of Vietnam (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +15h.
How do I convert Anchorage time to Vietnam time?
Add +15h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 12:00 AM in Vietnam (next day).
What time is it in Vietnam right now?
Vietnam uses ICT at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +15h offset from Anchorage.
What is the best time to call Vietnam from Anchorage?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Anchorage, which is 4:00 AM in Vietnam.
Which is ahead, Anchorage or Vietnam?
Anchorage is 15 hours ahead of Vietnam. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 3:00 AM in Vietnam.
Do Anchorage and Vietnam use different time zones?
Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while Vietnam (Vietnam) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–Vietnam difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Vietnam is not, so the +15h 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 Vietnam?
Sometimes. The +15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Anchorage already falls on the next day in Vietnam.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Vietnam?
Vietnam is +15h 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 Vietnam in?
Vietnam 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 ICT timezone?
Major cities in the ICT timezone include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
What is the UTC offset for ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the ICT timezone?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Anchorage, what time is it in Vietnam?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Anchorage (AKST), it is +15h later in Vietnam (ICT).
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