Addis Ababa to Anchorage
-11hAddis Ababa
EATSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EAT and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EAT (East Africa Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EAT – East Africa Time
UTC+03:00East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
- •Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
- •EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).
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 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.
Comparing Time Zones: Addis Ababa and Anchorage
Addis Ababa runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Addis Ababa 11 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa it is 10:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in Addis Ababa is 1:00 PM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Addis Ababa does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Addis Ababa to Anchorage time conversion table
| Addis Ababa (EAT) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Addis Ababa to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from Addis Ababa to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Addis Ababa lands at 11:00 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -11h gap: Addis Ababa and Anchorage 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 Anchorage is 10:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Addis Ababa is 9:00 AM in Anchorage makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -11h gap is not.
- With a -11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Addis Ababa takes the early slot, the next week Anchorage does.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About EAT (East Africa Time)
East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).
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 Addis Ababa and Anchorage
With a -11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 10:00 PM in Addis Ababa, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Addis Ababa and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Addis Ababa is 11 hours behind Anchorage (EAT UTC+03:00 → AKDT UTC-08:00). 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
Addis Ababa
Does not observe DST
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Anchorage?
Addis Ababa (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 11 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -11h.
How do I convert Addis Ababa time to Anchorage time?
Add -11h to Addis Ababa local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa is 10:00 PM in Anchorage (previous day).
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 -11h offset from Addis Ababa.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Addis Ababa?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Addis Ababa, which is 2:00 AM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, Addis Ababa or Anchorage?
Addis Ababa is 11 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Addis Ababa it is 1:00 AM in Anchorage.
Do Addis Ababa and Anchorage use different time zones?
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) uses EAT at UTC+03:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Addis_Ababa and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Addis Ababa–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Addis Ababa is not, so the -11h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Addis Ababa's time zone?
EAT also covers Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
Which countries use EAT, Addis Ababa's zone?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, Eritrea, Djibouti.
Is there a day difference between Addis Ababa and Anchorage?
Not normally. The -11h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -11h from Addis Ababa.
What timezone is Addis Ababa in?
Addis Ababa operates on its local timezone.
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 Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
Which countries use EAT (East Africa Time)?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, and 2 more countries.
Does EAT observe daylight saving time?
No, EAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about EAT?
Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
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 Addis Ababa, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Addis Ababa (EAT), it is -11h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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