PST to Anchorage
+0hPST
PSTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PST and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PST (Pacific Standard Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About PST and Anchorage Time
PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts PST no time difference Anchorage — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PST it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage. Midnight in PST is 12:00 AM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while PST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
PST to Anchorage time conversion table
| PST (PST) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert PST to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from PST to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in PST lands at 10:00 AM in Anchorage, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both PST and Anchorage are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a PST-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 PST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from PST and need Anchorage colleagues present.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
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 PST and Anchorage
Both PST and Anchorage sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
PST and Anchorage share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
PST is no time difference Anchorage (PST UTC-08:00 → AKDT UTC-08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and Anchorage?
PST (PST, UTC-08:00) is no time difference Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert PST time to Anchorage time?
Add +0h to PST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PST is 9:00 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 +0h offset from PST.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from PST?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, PST or Anchorage?
PST and Anchorage are currently on the same clock.
Do PST and Anchorage use different time zones?
PST uses PST at UTC-08:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the PST–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and PST is not, so the +0h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share PST's time zone?
PST also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PST, PST's zone?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
What is the time difference between PST and Anchorage?
Anchorage is +0h from PST.
What timezone is PST in?
PST 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
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 PST, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PST (PST), it is +0h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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