Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

IST to Anchorage

-13h 30m

IST

ISTSOURCE

UTC+05:30

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Anchorage

AKDT

USA · UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH10

MM30

(previous day)22:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

IST

Anchorage

12:00 AM

10:30 AM-1

2:00 AM

12:30 PM-1

4:00 AM

2:30 PM-1

6:00 AM

4:30 PM-1

8:00 AM

6:30 PM-1

10:00 AM

8:30 PM-1

12:00 PM

10:30 PM-1

2:00 PM

12:30 AM

4:00 PM

2:30 AM

6:00 PM

4:30 AM

8:00 PM

6:30 AM

10:00 PM

8:30 AM

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

IST and AKDT on the World Map

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

IST Zone

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AKDT Zone

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IST – India Standard Time

UTC+05:30

India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IST

IndiaSri Lanka

Major Cities in IST

MumbaiDelhiBangaloreKolkataChennaiHyderabadPuneAhmedabadColomboJaipurLucknowSurat

Key Facts about IST

•India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
•India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
•IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
•IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
•The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+05:30 year-round

Learn more about IST 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 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 →

Time Conversion Guide: IST to Anchorage

IST runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts IST 13 hours 30 minutes behind Anchorage — a difference of -13h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in IST it is 7:30 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in IST is 10:30 AM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while IST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

IST to Anchorage time conversion table

IST (IST)	Anchorage (AKDT)	Day
12:00 AM	10:30 AM	previous day
6:00 AM	4:30 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	5:30 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	6:30 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	7:30 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	10:30 PM	previous day
3:00 PM	1:30 AM	same day
5:00 PM	3:30 AM	same day
6:00 PM	4:30 AM	same day
9:00 PM	7:30 AM	same day

Why people convert IST to Anchorage time

Scheduling a call from IST to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in IST lands at 8:30 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -13h 30m gap: IST 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 7:30 PM in IST.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Anchorage local time against IST keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -13h 30m offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -13h 30m gap is not.
With a -13h 30m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week IST 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 IST (India Standard Time)

India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.

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 IST and Anchorage

With a -13h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 7:30 PM in IST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

IST and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -13h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

IST is 13 hours 30 minutes behind Anchorage (IST UTC+05:30 → 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

IST

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 IST and Anchorage?

IST (IST, UTC+05:30) is 13 hours 30 minutes behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -13h 30m.

How do I convert IST time to Anchorage time?

Add -13h 30m to IST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in IST is 7:30 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 -13h 30m offset from IST.

What is the best time to call Anchorage from IST?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in IST, which is 11:30 PM in Anchorage.

Which is behind, IST or Anchorage?

IST is 13 hours 30 minutes behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in IST it is 10:30 PM in Anchorage.

Do IST and Anchorage use different time zones?

IST uses IST at UTC+05:30, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kolkata and America/Anchorage.

Does daylight saving time affect the IST–Anchorage difference?

Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and IST is not, so the -13h 30m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.