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Anchorage to Jakarta

+15h

Anchorage

AKDTSOURCE

USA · UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Jakarta

WIB

Indonesia · UTC+07:00

HH03

MM00

(next day)03:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Anchorage

Jakarta

12:00 AM

3:00 PM

2:00 AM

5:00 PM

4:00 AM

7:00 PM

6:00 AM

9:00 PM

8:00 AM

11:00 PM

10:00 AM

1:00 AM+1

12:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

2:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

4:00 PM

7:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

9:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

11:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

1:00 PM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

AKDT and WIB on the World Map

The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and WIB (Western Indonesia Time) timezone regions across the globe.

AKDT Zone

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WIB Zone

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AKST – Alaska Standard Time

UTC-09:00

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AKST

United States (Alaska)

Major Cities in AKST

AnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitkaWasilla

Key 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.
•The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AKDT

Learn more about AKST on Wikipedia

WIB – Western Indonesia Time

UTC+07:00

Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00) covers Java, Sumatra and West Kalimantan, including Jakarta.

Countries in WIB

Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan)

Major Cities in WIB

JakartaSurabayaBandungMedanPalembang

Key Facts about WIB

•Indonesia spans three time zones: WIB (UTC+07:00), WITA (UTC+08:00) and WIT (UTC+09:00).
•Indonesia has not observed daylight saving time since 1964.
•Jakarta is the largest city in Southeast Asia by population.
•WIB shares the UTC+07:00 offset with Indochina Time.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+07:00 year-round

Learn more about WIB on Wikipedia

About Anchorage

Wikipedia

Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.

Population:287,000

Metro:398,000

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST

Currency:USD ($)

Key Landmarks

Anchorage MuseumTony Knowles Coastal TrailFlattop MountainAlaska Wildlife Conservation CenterShip Creek

Did You Know?

Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.

Learn more about AKDT timezone →

About Jakarta

Wikipedia

Jakarta operates on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Jakarta's IDX is a key emerging market exchange.

Population:10.5 million

Metro:34.5 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB

Currency:IDR (Rp)

Stock Exchange:IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

MonasIstiqlal MosqueOld Town (Kota Tua)Taman MiniAncol Dreamland

Did You Know?

Indonesia has 3 time zones; Jakarta uses Western Indonesia Time (WIB).

Learn more about WIB timezone →

Anchorage vs Jakarta: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Jakarta runs on Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at UTC+07:00. That puts Anchorage 15 hours ahead of Jakarta — a difference of +15h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 12:00 AM in Jakarta on the next day. Midnight in Anchorage is 3:00 PM in Jakarta.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Jakarta does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Anchorage to Jakarta time conversion table

Anchorage (AKDT)	Jakarta (WIB)	Day
12:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
6:00 AM	9:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	10:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	11:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	12:00 AM	next day
12:00 PM	3:00 AM	next day
3:00 PM	6:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	8:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	9:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	12:00 PM	next day

Why people convert Anchorage to Jakarta time

Scheduling a call from Anchorage to Jakarta: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 1:00 AM in Jakarta the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +15h gap: Anchorage and Jakarta 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 Jakarta is 12:00 AM in Anchorage.
Watching a live event or market open: Anchorage viewers need 12:00 AM in Jakarta to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 9:00 AM if the event is anchored to Anchorage.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +15h gap is not.
With a +15h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Anchorage takes the early slot, the next week Jakarta 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 +15h 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 WIB (Western Indonesia Time)

Western Indonesia Time (WIB, Waktu Indonesia Barat) is one of Indonesia's three time zones, fixed at UTC+07:00 all year. It covers Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan and the provinces around them — home to Jakarta, the country's capital and largest city, plus Surabaya and Bandung. Indonesia does not observe daylight saving time, so WIB never shifts. WIB shares its UTC+07:00 offset with Indochina Time (ICT) and Christmas Island Time, but is a distinct zone covering the western half of the Indonesian archipelago. The country's other zones are WITA (UTC+08:00) in the centre and WIT (UTC+09:00) in the east.

Best time to call between Anchorage and Jakarta

With a +15h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Jakarta opens at 9:00 AM WIB, which is 12:00 AM in Anchorage, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Anchorage and Jakarta have no shared working hours because of the +15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Anchorage is 15 hours ahead of Jakarta (AKDT UTC-08:00 → WIB UTC+07:00). 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

Jakarta

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Jakarta?

Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 15 hours ahead of Jakarta (WIB, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +15h.

How do I convert Anchorage time to Jakarta time?

Add +15h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 12:00 AM in Jakarta (next day).

What time is it in Jakarta right now?

Jakarta uses WIB at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +15h offset from Anchorage.

What is the best time to call Jakarta from Anchorage?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Anchorage, which is 4:00 AM in Jakarta.

Which is ahead, Anchorage or Jakarta?

Anchorage is 15 hours ahead of Jakarta. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 3:00 AM in Jakarta.

Do Anchorage and Jakarta use different time zones?

Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while Jakarta (Indonesia) uses WIB at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Asia/Jakarta.

Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–Jakarta difference?

Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Jakarta is not, so the +15h 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 Jakarta?

Sometimes. The +15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Anchorage already falls on the next day in Jakarta.

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Jakarta?

Jakarta is +15h 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 Jakarta in?

Jakarta operates on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Jakarta's IDX is a key emerging market exchange.

What are the business hours in Anchorage?

Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.

What are the business hours in Jakarta?

Standard business hours in Jakarta are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Anchorage and Jakarta?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST and Jakarta works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB (+15h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Anchorage and Jakarta?

Anchorage uses USD ($) while Jakarta uses IDR (Rp). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Anchorage and Jakarta compare in size?

Anchorage has a population of approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000), while Jakarta has approximately 10.5 million (metro: 34.5 million).

What are the major landmarks in Anchorage and Jakarta?

Anchorage is known for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain. Jakarta is famous for Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Old Town (Kota Tua).

Do Anchorage and Jakarta have stock exchanges?

Yes. Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Jakarta has the IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange). The +15h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.