Anchorage to Honolulu
-2hAnchorage
AKDTSOURCEHonolulu
HSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKDT and HST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and HST (Hawaii Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
HST – Hawaii Standard Time
UTC-10:00Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is the time zone for the Hawaiian Islands, 10 hours behind UTC.
- •Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time.
- •HST is 5 hours behind EST in winter and 6 hours behind EDT in summer.
- •Hawaii is one of only two US states that don't observe DST (the other is Arizona).
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.
About Honolulu
WikipediaHonolulu operates on Hawaii Standard Time (HST), UTC-10 with no daylight saving. Hawaii's consistent time makes it a predictable connection between Asia and mainland USA.
Pearl Harbor memorial receives over 2 million visitors annually.
Time Conversion Guide: Anchorage to Honolulu
Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Honolulu runs on Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) at UTC-10:00. That puts Anchorage 2 hours behind Honolulu — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 7:00 AM in Honolulu. Midnight in Anchorage is 10:00 PM in Honolulu.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Honolulu does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Anchorage to Honolulu time conversion table
| Anchorage (AKDT) | Honolulu (HST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Anchorage to Honolulu time
- Scheduling a call from Anchorage to Honolulu: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 8:00 AM in Honolulu, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Anchorage and Honolulu are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AKDT time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM HST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Honolulu local time against Anchorage keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Anchorage and need Honolulu 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 -2h gap.
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 HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is used in the state of Hawaii and does not observe daylight saving time. This makes HST one of the most consistent time zones in the US. The Hawaiian Islands are among the last places on Earth to see a new calendar day.
Best time to call between Anchorage and Honolulu
Both Anchorage and Honolulu sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM HST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Anchorage and Honolulu share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM AKDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Anchorage is 2 hours behind Honolulu (AKDT UTC-08:00 → HST UTC-10:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 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
Honolulu
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Honolulu?
Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 2 hours behind Honolulu (HST, UTC-10:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Anchorage time to Honolulu time?
Add -2h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 7:00 AM in Honolulu.
What time is it in Honolulu right now?
Honolulu uses HST at UTC-10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from Anchorage.
What is the best time to call Honolulu from Anchorage?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AKDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM HST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Anchorage or Honolulu?
Anchorage is 2 hours behind Honolulu. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 10:00 AM in Honolulu.
Do Anchorage and Honolulu use different time zones?
Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while Honolulu (USA) uses HST at UTC-10:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Pacific/Honolulu.
Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–Honolulu difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Honolulu is not, so the -2h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Honolulu?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Honolulu?
Honolulu is -2h 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 Honolulu in?
Honolulu operates on Hawaii Standard Time (HST), UTC-10 with no daylight saving. Hawaii's consistent time makes it a predictable connection between Asia and mainland USA.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
What are the business hours in Honolulu?
Standard business hours in Honolulu are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Anchorage and Honolulu?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST and Honolulu works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST (-2h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
How do Anchorage and Honolulu compare in size?
Anchorage has a population of approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000), while Honolulu has approximately 350,000 (metro: 1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Anchorage and Honolulu?
Anchorage is known for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain. Honolulu is famous for Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor.
Do Anchorage and Honolulu have stock exchanges?
Yes. Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Honolulu has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -2h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 HST timezone?
Major cities in the HST timezone include Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, Pearl City, Kapolei.
What is the UTC offset for HST?
Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is at UTC-10:00.
What should I know about the HST timezone?
Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time. HST is 5 hours behind EST in winter and 6 hours behind EDT in summer.
When is it midnight in Anchorage, what time is it in Honolulu?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Anchorage (AKST), it is -2h later in Honolulu (HST).
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