Anchorage to BST
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BSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKDT and BST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and BST (British Summer 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.
BST – British Summer Time
UTC+01:00British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom, running from late March to late October.
- •BST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
- •BST is exactly one hour ahead of GMT, the UK's standard time.
- •During BST, London is 4 hours ahead of New York while the US is on Eastern Daylight Time.
- •The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands also observe BST.
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: Anchorage and BST
Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. BST runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00. That puts Anchorage 9 hours ahead of BST — a difference of +9h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 6:00 PM in BST. Midnight in Anchorage is 9:00 AM in BST.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while BST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Anchorage to BST time conversion table
| Anchorage (AKDT) | BST (BST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Anchorage to BST time
- Scheduling a call from Anchorage to BST: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 7:00 PM in BST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +9h gap: Anchorage and BST 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 BST is 6:00 PM in Anchorage.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Anchorage is 5:00 AM in BST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +9h gap is not.
- With a +9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Anchorage takes the early slot, the next week BST 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 +9h 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 BST (British Summer Time)
British Summer Time (BST) is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom, when clocks move one hour forward from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00) to UTC+01:00. It runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all follow it, along with the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. During BST, London is one hour ahead of UTC, four hours ahead of New York on Eastern Daylight Time, and five hours ahead of New York once the United States returns to Eastern Standard Time in November. BST is also used to abbreviate Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00), which is listed separately on this site.
Best time to call between Anchorage and BST
With a +9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. BST opens at 9:00 AM BST, which is 6:00 PM in Anchorage, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Anchorage and BST have no shared working hours because of the +9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Anchorage is 9 hours ahead of BST (AKDT UTC-08:00 → BST UTC+01:00). 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
BST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and BST?
Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 9 hours ahead of BST (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +9h.
How do I convert Anchorage time to BST time?
Add +9h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 6:00 PM in BST.
What time is it in BST right now?
BST uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +9h offset from Anchorage.
What is the best time to call BST from Anchorage?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Anchorage, which is 10:00 PM in BST.
Which is ahead, Anchorage or BST?
Anchorage is 9 hours ahead of BST. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 9:00 PM in BST.
Do Anchorage and BST use different time zones?
Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while BST uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Europe/London.
Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–BST difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and BST is not, so the +9h 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 BST?
Not normally. The +9h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and BST?
BST is +9h 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 BST in?
BST 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 BST timezone?
Major cities in the BST timezone include London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Liverpool.
What is the UTC offset for BST?
British Summer Time (BST) is at UTC+01:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the BST timezone?
BST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. BST is exactly one hour ahead of GMT, the UK's standard time.
When is it midnight in Anchorage, what time is it in BST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Anchorage (AKST), it is +9h later in BST (BST).
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