CET to Anchorage
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CETSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CET and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CET (Central European Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
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 -9h Gap: CET vs Anchorage
CET runs on Central European Time (CET) at UTC+01:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts CET 9 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -9h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CET it is 12:00 AM in Anchorage. Midnight in CET is 3:00 PM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while CET does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
CET to Anchorage time conversion table
| CET (CET) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert CET to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from CET to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in CET lands at 1:00 AM in Anchorage, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -9h gap: CET 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 12:00 AM in CET.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in CET is 11:00 AM in Anchorage makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -9h gap is not.
- With a -9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week CET 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 CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
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 CET and Anchorage
With a -9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 12:00 AM in CET, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
CET and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
CET is 9 hours behind Anchorage (CET UTC+01:00 → 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
CET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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 CET and Anchorage?
CET (CET, UTC+01:00) is 9 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -9h.
How do I convert CET time to Anchorage time?
Add -9h to CET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CET is 12:00 AM in Anchorage.
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 -9h offset from CET.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from CET?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in CET, which is 4:00 AM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, CET or Anchorage?
CET is 9 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in CET it is 3:00 AM in Anchorage.
Do CET and Anchorage use different time zones?
CET uses CET at UTC+01:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Paris and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the CET–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and CET is not, so the -9h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share CET's time zone?
CET also covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw and 10 more.
Which countries use CET, CET's zone?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and 19 more.
Is there a day difference between CET and Anchorage?
Not normally. The -9h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between CET and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -9h from CET.
What timezone is CET in?
CET 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 CET (Central European Time)?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and 21 more countries.
Does CET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CET switches to CEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CET?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
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 CET, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CET (CET), it is -9h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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