CAT to Anchorage
-10hCAT
CATSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CAT and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CAT (Central Africa Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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 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.
Understanding the -10h Gap: CAT vs Anchorage
CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts CAT 10 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CAT it is 11:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in CAT is 2:00 PM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while CAT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
CAT to Anchorage time conversion table
| CAT (CAT) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert CAT to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from CAT to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in CAT lands at 12:00 AM in Anchorage, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -10h gap: CAT 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 11:00 PM in CAT.
- Watching a live event or market open: CAT viewers need 11:00 PM in Anchorage to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 AM if the event is anchored to CAT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CAT" 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 CAT 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 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.
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 CAT and Anchorage
With a -10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 11:00 PM in CAT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
CAT and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
CAT is 10 hours behind Anchorage (CAT UTC+02:00 → 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
CAT
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 CAT and Anchorage?
CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00) is 10 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -10h.
How do I convert CAT time to Anchorage time?
Add -10h to CAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CAT is 11:00 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 -10h offset from CAT.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from CAT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in CAT, which is 3:00 AM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, CAT or Anchorage?
CAT is 10 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in CAT it is 2:00 AM in Anchorage.
Do CAT and Anchorage use different time zones?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Harare and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the CAT–Anchorage 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 CAT's time zone?
CAT also covers Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
Which countries use CAT, CAT's zone?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo (east).
Is there a day difference between CAT and Anchorage?
Not normally. The -10h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between CAT and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -10h from CAT.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
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 Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
Which countries use CAT (Central Africa Time)?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and 1 more countries.
Does CAT observe daylight saving time?
No, CAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CAT?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
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 CAT, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CAT (CAT), it is -10h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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