AEDT to Anchorage
-19hAEDT
AEDTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEDT and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEDT – Australian Eastern Daylight Time
UTC+11:00Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, from October to April.
- •AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
- •AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving, so Brisbane stays on AEST.
- •During AEDT, Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York and 11 hours ahead of UTC.
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.
Understanding the -19h Gap: AEDT vs Anchorage
AEDT runs on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) at UTC+11:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts AEDT 19 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -19h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AEDT it is 2:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in AEDT is 5:00 AM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while AEDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
AEDT to Anchorage time conversion table
| AEDT (AEDT) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert AEDT to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from AEDT to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in AEDT lands at 3:00 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -19h gap: AEDT 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 2:00 PM in AEDT.
- Watching a live event or market open: AEDT viewers need 2:00 PM in Anchorage to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 PM if the event is anchored to AEDT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -19h gap is not.
- With a -19h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AEDT 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 AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00). Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, AEDT runs through the summer — from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April — which is almost exactly the reverse of the European and North American schedules. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory observe it; Queensland and the Northern Territory do not, so Brisbane stays on AEST year round while Sydney moves to AEDT. During AEDT, Sydney is 11 hours ahead of UTC and 16 hours ahead of New York.
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 AEDT and Anchorage
With a -19h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 2:00 PM in AEDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AEDT and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -19h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AEDT is 19 hours behind Anchorage (AEDT UTC+11:00 → 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
AEDT
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
⚠ These locations are currently in different DST states, so the time difference may change when clocks adjust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AEDT and Anchorage?
AEDT (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is 19 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -19h.
How do I convert AEDT time to Anchorage time?
Add -19h to AEDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AEDT is 2:00 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 -19h offset from AEDT.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from AEDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -19h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AEDT, which is 6:00 PM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, AEDT or Anchorage?
AEDT is 19 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in AEDT it is 5:00 PM in Anchorage.
Do AEDT and Anchorage use different time zones?
AEDT uses AEDT at UTC+11:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the AEDT–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and AEDT is not, so the -19h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share AEDT's time zone?
AEDT also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle.
Which countries use AEDT, AEDT's zone?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Is there a day difference between AEDT and Anchorage?
Sometimes. The -19h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AEDT already falls on the in Anchorage.
What is the time difference between AEDT and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -19h from AEDT.
What timezone is AEDT in?
AEDT 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 AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Does AEDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEDT switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEDT?
AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
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 AEDT, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AEDT (AEDT), it is -19h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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