Anchorage to CAT
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CATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKDT and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and CAT (Central Africa 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.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
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 CAT: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts Anchorage 10 hours ahead of CAT — a difference of +10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 7:00 PM in CAT. Midnight in Anchorage is 10:00 AM in CAT.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while CAT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Anchorage to CAT time conversion table
| Anchorage (AKDT) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Anchorage to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from Anchorage to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 8:00 PM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +10h gap: Anchorage and CAT 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 CAT is 7:00 PM in Anchorage.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking CAT local time against Anchorage keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +10h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +10h gap is not.
- With a +10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Anchorage takes the early slot, the next week CAT 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 +10h 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 CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Best time to call between Anchorage and CAT
With a +10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. CAT opens at 9:00 AM CAT, which is 7:00 PM in Anchorage, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Anchorage and CAT have no shared working hours because of the +10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Anchorage is 10 hours ahead of CAT (AKDT UTC-08:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). 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
CAT
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and CAT?
Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 10 hours ahead of CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +10h.
How do I convert Anchorage time to CAT time?
Add +10h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 7:00 PM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +10h offset from Anchorage.
What is the best time to call CAT from Anchorage?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Anchorage, which is 11:00 PM in CAT.
Which is ahead, Anchorage or CAT?
Anchorage is 10 hours ahead of CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 10:00 PM in CAT.
Do Anchorage and CAT use different time zones?
Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Africa/Harare.
Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–CAT difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and CAT is not, so the +10h 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 CAT?
Not normally. The +10h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and CAT?
CAT is +10h 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 CAT in?
CAT 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 CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in Anchorage, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Anchorage (AKST), it is +10h later in CAT (CAT).
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