Bangkok to Anchorage
-15hBangkok
ICTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
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 Bangkok
WikipediaBangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.
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: Bangkok and Anchorage
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Bangkok 15 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -15h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 6:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in Bangkok is 9:00 AM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Bangkok does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Bangkok to Anchorage time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 7:00 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -15h gap: Bangkok 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 6:00 PM in Bangkok.
- Coordinating a Bangkok-based team with Anchorage contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" 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 Bangkok 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 ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
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 Bangkok and Anchorage
With a -15h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 6:00 PM in Bangkok, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Bangkok is 15 hours behind Anchorage (ICT UTC+07:00 → 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
Bangkok
Does not observe DST
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Anchorage?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 15 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -15h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to Anchorage time?
Add -15h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 6:00 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 -15h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Bangkok?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Bangkok, which is 10:00 PM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, Bangkok or Anchorage?
Bangkok is 15 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 9:00 PM in Anchorage.
Do Bangkok and Anchorage use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Bangkok is not, so the -15h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Bangkok's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Bangkok's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Bangkok and Anchorage?
Sometimes. The -15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Bangkok already falls on the in Anchorage.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -15h from Bangkok.
What timezone is Bangkok in?
Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
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 Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and Anchorage?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST (-15h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Bangkok and Anchorage?
Bangkok uses THB (฿) while Anchorage uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Bangkok and Anchorage compare in size?
Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while Anchorage has approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000).
What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and Anchorage?
Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. Anchorage is famous for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain.
Do Bangkok and Anchorage have stock exchanges?
Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -15h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use ICT (Indochina Time)?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Does ICT observe daylight saving time?
No, ICT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about ICT?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
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 Bangkok, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is -15h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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