Los Angeles to Anchorage
-1hLos Angeles
PDTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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 Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
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.
Understanding the -1h Gap: Los Angeles vs Anchorage
Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Los Angeles 1 hour behind Anchorage — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles it is 8:00 AM in Anchorage. Midnight in Los Angeles is 11:00 PM in Anchorage. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Los Angeles to Anchorage time conversion table
| Los Angeles (PDT) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Los Angeles to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from Los Angeles to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Los Angeles lands at 9:00 AM in Anchorage, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Los Angeles and Anchorage are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PDT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM AKDT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Los Angeles-based team with Anchorage 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 PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Los Angeles and need Anchorage colleagues present.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -1h gap.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
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 Los Angeles and Anchorage
Both Los Angeles and Anchorage sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM AKDT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Los Angeles and Anchorage share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Anchorage (PDT UTC-07:00 → AKDT UTC-08:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Anchorage?
Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 1 hour behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert Los Angeles time to Anchorage time?
Add -1h to Los Angeles local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 8:00 AM in Anchorage.
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 -1h offset from Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Los Angeles?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM AKDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Los Angeles or Anchorage?
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles it is 11:00 AM in Anchorage.
Do Los Angeles and Anchorage use different time zones?
Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Los Angeles–Anchorage difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at -1h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
Which other cities share Los Angeles's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PDT, Los Angeles's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between Los Angeles and Anchorage?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -1h from Los Angeles.
What timezone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
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 Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
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 Los Angeles and Anchorage?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST and Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST (-1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
How do Los Angeles and Anchorage compare in size?
Los Angeles has a population of approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million), while Anchorage has approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000).
What are the major landmarks in Los Angeles and Anchorage?
Los Angeles is known for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory. Anchorage is famous for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain.
Do Los Angeles and Anchorage have stock exchanges?
Yes. Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
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 Los Angeles, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Los Angeles (PST), it is -1h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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