Anchorage to PST
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PSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKDT and PST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and PST (Pacific Standard 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.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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 to PST Time Difference – Complete Guide
Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. That puts Anchorage no time difference PST — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 9:00 AM in PST. Midnight in Anchorage is 12:00 AM in PST.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while PST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Anchorage to PST time conversion table
| Anchorage (AKDT) | PST (PST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Anchorage to PST time
- Scheduling a call from Anchorage to PST: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 10:00 AM in PST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Anchorage and PST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM AKDT time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Anchorage viewers need 9:00 AM in PST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 12:00 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 +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Anchorage and need PST colleagues present.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +0h 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Anchorage and PST
Both Anchorage and PST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Anchorage and PST share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Anchorage is no time difference PST (AKDT UTC-08:00 → PST UTC-08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT. 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
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and PST?
Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is no time difference PST (PST, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert Anchorage time to PST time?
Add +0h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 9:00 AM in PST.
What time is it in PST right now?
PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +0h offset from Anchorage.
What is the best time to call PST from Anchorage?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM AKDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Anchorage or PST?
Anchorage and PST are currently on the same clock.
Do Anchorage and PST use different time zones?
Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–PST difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and PST is not, so the +0h 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).
What is the time difference between Anchorage and PST?
PST is +0h 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 PST in?
PST 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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Anchorage, what time is it in PST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Anchorage (AKST), it is +0h later in PST (PST).
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