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Anchorage to Chile

+5h

Anchorage

AKDTSOURCE

USA · UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Chile

CLST

UTC-03:00☀ DST active

HH05

MM00

17:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Anchorage

Chile

12:00 AM

5:00 AM

2:00 AM

7:00 AM

4:00 AM

9:00 AM

6:00 AM

11:00 AM

8:00 AM

1:00 PM

10:00 AM

3:00 PM

12:00 PM

5:00 PM

2:00 PM

7:00 PM

4:00 PM

9:00 PM

6:00 PM

11:00 PM

8:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

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

AKDT and CLST on the World Map

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

AKDT Zone

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CLST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

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

CLT – Chile Standard Time

UTC-04:00

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the time zone for continental Chile, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in CLT

Chile

Major Cities in CLT

SantiagoValparaísoConcepciónViña del MarAntofagasta

Key Facts about CLT

•Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer.
•Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
•Chile spans over 4,300 km from north to south but uses one timezone.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CLST

Learn more about CLT 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 →

Anchorage to Chile Time Difference – Complete Guide

Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Chile runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Anchorage 5 hours ahead of Chile — a difference of +5h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 2:00 PM in Chile. Midnight in Anchorage is 5:00 AM in Chile. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.

Anchorage to Chile time conversion table

Anchorage (AKDT)	Chile (CLST)	Day
12:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	11:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	12:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	2:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Anchorage to Chile time

Scheduling a call from Anchorage to Chile: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 3:00 PM in Chile, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Anchorage and Chile are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM AKDT time (2:00 PM–5:00 PM CLST). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Chile local time against Anchorage keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +5h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–12:00 PM AKDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Anchorage and need Chile colleagues present.
Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +5h gap.
Chile: Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.

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).

About CLT (Chile Standard Time)

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the standard time in Chile. During summer months (October to March), Chile switches to Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC-03:00). Chile is the longest north-south country in the world.

Best time to call between Anchorage and Chile

Both Anchorage and Chile sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM AKDT, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM CLST. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Anchorage and Chile overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Anchorage is 5 hours ahead of Chile (AKDT UTC-08:00 → CLST UTC-03:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM AKDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Anchorage

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Chile

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027

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

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Chile?

Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 5 hours ahead of Chile (CLST, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently +5h.

How do I convert Anchorage time to Chile time?

Add +5h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 2:00 PM in Chile.

What time is it in Chile right now?

Chile uses CLST at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +5h offset from Anchorage.

What is the best time to call Chile from Anchorage?

Call between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM AKDT — that maps to 2:00 PM–5:00 PM CLST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Anchorage or Chile?

Anchorage is 5 hours ahead of Chile. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 5:00 PM in Chile.

Do Anchorage and Chile use different time zones?

Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while Chile (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and America/Santiago.

Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–Chile difference?

Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at +5h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.

Which other cities share Anchorage's time zone?

AKDT also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.

Which countries use AKDT, Anchorage's zone?

AKDT is used in United States (Alaska).

Is there a day difference between Anchorage and Chile?

Not normally. The +5h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Chile?

Chile is +5h from Anchorage.

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 timezone is Chile in?

Chile operates on its local timezone.

What are the business hours in Anchorage?

Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.

Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?

AKST is used in United States (Alaska).

Does AKST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.

What are some interesting 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.

Which cities are in the CLT timezone?

Major cities in the CLT timezone include Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta.

What is the UTC offset for CLT?

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CLST.

What should I know about the CLT timezone?

Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer. Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.