Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Dubai to Anchorage

-12h

Dubai

GSTSOURCE

UAE · UTC+04:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Anchorage

AKDT

USA · UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

00:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Dubai

Anchorage

12:00 AM

12:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

2:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

4:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

6:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

8:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

10:00 PM-1

12:00 PM

12:00 AM

2:00 PM

2:00 AM

4:00 PM

4:00 AM

6:00 PM

6:00 AM

8:00 PM

8:00 AM

10:00 PM

10:00 AM

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

GST and AKDT on the World Map

The map below highlights the GST (Gulf Standard Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

GST Zone

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AKDT Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

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

About Dubai

Wikipedia

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.

Population:3.5 million

Metro:4.1 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST

Currency:AED (د.إ)

Stock Exchange:DFM (Dubai Financial Market)

Key Landmarks

Burj KhalifaPalm JumeirahBurj Al ArabDubai MallDubai Frame

Did You Know?

Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.

Learn more about GST timezone →

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 →

Comparing Time Zones: Dubai and Anchorage

Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Dubai 12 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.

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

Dubai to Anchorage time conversion table

Dubai (GST)	Anchorage (AKDT)	Day
12:00 AM	12:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	6:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	7:00 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	8:00 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	9:00 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	12:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	3:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	5:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	6:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	9:00 AM	same day

Why people convert Dubai to Anchorage time

Scheduling a call from Dubai to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Dubai lands at 10:00 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -12h gap: Dubai 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 9:00 PM in Dubai.
Coordinating a Dubai-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 GST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h gap is not.
With a -12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Dubai 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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

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 Dubai and Anchorage

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

Business hours overlap

Dubai and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Dubai is 12 hours behind Anchorage (GST UTC+04:00 → 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

Dubai

Does not observe DST

Anchorage

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

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

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Daylight Saving Time

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Anchorage?

Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00) is 12 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -12h.

How do I convert Dubai time to Anchorage time?

Add -12h to Dubai local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dubai is 9:00 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 -12h offset from Dubai.

What is the best time to call Anchorage from Dubai?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Dubai, which is 1:00 AM in Anchorage.

Which is behind, Dubai or Anchorage?

Dubai is 12 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Dubai it is 12:00 AM in Anchorage.

Do Dubai and Anchorage use different time zones?

Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dubai and America/Anchorage.

Does daylight saving time affect the Dubai–Anchorage difference?

Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Dubai is not, so the -12h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Dubai's time zone?

GST also covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.

Which countries use GST, Dubai's zone?

GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.

Is there a day difference between Dubai and Anchorage?

Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Dubai already falls on the in Anchorage.

What is the time difference between Dubai and Anchorage?

Anchorage is -12h from Dubai.

What timezone is Dubai in?

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.

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 Dubai?

Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.

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 Dubai and Anchorage?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Dubai works 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST and Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST (-12h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Dubai and Anchorage?

Dubai uses AED (د.إ) while Anchorage uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Dubai and Anchorage compare in size?

Dubai has a population of approximately 3.5 million (metro: 4.1 million), while Anchorage has approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000).

What are the major landmarks in Dubai and Anchorage?

Dubai is known for Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab. Anchorage is famous for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain.

Do Dubai and Anchorage have stock exchanges?

Yes. Dubai has the DFM (Dubai Financial Market) and Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -12h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.