Denver to Anchorage
-2hDenver
MDTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MDT and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Standard Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
MST – Mountain Standard Time
UTC-07:00Mountain Standard Time (MST) is the time zone for the Mountain region of North America, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round.
- •The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
- •Denver, the 'Mile High City', is the largest city fully in MST.
- •MST covers 6 US states entirely and parts of several others.
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 Denver
WikipediaDenver operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), 2 hours behind New York. As a tech and aerospace hub, Denver bridges West Coast and Central US business hours.
Denver International Airport is the largest airport in North America by land area.
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.
Denver vs Anchorage: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Denver runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Denver 2 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Denver it is 7:00 AM in Anchorage. Midnight in Denver is 10:00 PM in Anchorage. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Denver to Anchorage time conversion table
| Denver (MDT) | Anchorage (AKDT) | 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 Denver to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from Denver to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Denver lands at 8:00 AM in Anchorage, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Denver and Anchorage are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKDT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Denver is 6:00 PM in Anchorage makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Denver and need Anchorage colleagues present.
- Denver: 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.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About MST (Mountain Standard Time)
Mountain Standard Time (MST) covers the Rocky Mountain region of the United States and Canada. Arizona is notable for not observing daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round (except the Navajo Nation). The time zone includes major cities like Denver, Phoenix, Calgary, and Salt Lake City. During summer, most areas switch to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-06:00).
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 Denver and Anchorage
Both Denver and Anchorage sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKDT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Denver and Anchorage share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Denver is 2 hours behind Anchorage (MDT UTC-06:00 → AKDT UTC-08:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Denver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Denver and Anchorage?
Denver (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 2 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Denver time to Anchorage time?
Add -2h to Denver local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Denver is 7:00 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 -2h offset from Denver.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Denver?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM AKDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Denver or Anchorage?
Denver is 2 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Denver it is 10:00 AM in Anchorage.
Do Denver and Anchorage use different time zones?
Denver (USA) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Denver and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Denver–Anchorage difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at -2h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
Which other cities share Denver's time zone?
MDT also covers Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson and 2 more.
Which countries use MDT, Denver's zone?
MDT is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta), Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).
Is there a day difference between Denver and Anchorage?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Denver and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -2h from Denver.
What timezone is Denver in?
Denver operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), 2 hours behind New York. As a tech and aerospace hub, Denver bridges West Coast and Central US business hours.
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 Denver?
Standard business hours in Denver are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
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 Denver and Anchorage?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Denver works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST and Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST (-2h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
How do Denver and Anchorage compare in size?
Denver has a population of approximately 715,000 (metro: 2.9 million), while Anchorage has approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000).
What are the major landmarks in Denver and Anchorage?
Denver is known for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station. Anchorage is famous for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain.
Do Denver and Anchorage have stock exchanges?
Yes. Denver has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -2h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use MST (Mountain Standard Time)?
MST is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta), Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).
Does MST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, MST switches to MDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about MST?
Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round. The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
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 Denver, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Denver (MST), it is -2h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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