Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

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Iran to Anchorage

-11h 30m

Iran

IRSTSOURCE

UTC+03:30

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Anchorage

AKDT

USA · UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM30

00:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Iran

Anchorage

12:00 AM

12:30 PM-1

2:00 AM

2:30 PM-1

4:00 AM

4:30 PM-1

6:00 AM

6:30 PM-1

8:00 AM

8:30 PM-1

10:00 AM

10:30 PM-1

12:00 PM

12:30 AM

2:00 PM

2:30 AM

4:00 PM

4:30 AM

6:00 PM

6:30 AM

8:00 PM

8:30 AM

10:00 PM

10:30 AM

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

IRST and AKDT on the World Map

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

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AKDT Zone

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IRST – Iran Standard Time

UTC+03:30

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IRST

Iran

Major Cities in IRST

TehranIsfahanMashhadTabrizShirazKaraj

Key Facts about IRST

•IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
•Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
•Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to IRDT

Learn more about IRST 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 →

Iran vs Anchorage: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

Iran runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Iran 11 hours 30 minutes behind Anchorage — a difference of -11h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Iran it is 9:30 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in Iran is 12:30 PM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Iran does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Iran to Anchorage time conversion table

Iran (IRST)	Anchorage (AKDT)	Day
12:00 AM	12:30 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	6:30 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	7:30 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	8:30 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	9:30 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	12:30 AM	same day
3:00 PM	3:30 AM	same day
5:00 PM	5:30 AM	same day
6:00 PM	6:30 AM	same day
9:00 PM	9:30 AM	same day

Why people convert Iran to Anchorage time

Scheduling a call from Iran to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Iran lands at 10:30 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -11h 30m gap: Iran 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 9:30 PM in Iran.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Anchorage local time against Iran keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -11h 30m offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IRST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -11h 30m gap is not.
With a -11h 30m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Iran 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 IRST (Iran Standard Time)

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.

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 Iran and Anchorage

With a -11h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 9:30 PM in Iran, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Iran and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -11h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Iran is 11 hours 30 minutes behind Anchorage (IRST UTC+03:30 → 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

Iran

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:

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History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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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 Iran and Anchorage?

Iran (IRST, UTC+03:30) is 11 hours 30 minutes behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -11h 30m.

How do I convert Iran time to Anchorage time?

Add -11h 30m to Iran local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Iran is 9:30 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 -11h 30m offset from Iran.

What is the best time to call Anchorage from Iran?

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

Which is behind, Iran or Anchorage?

Iran is 11 hours 30 minutes behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Iran it is 12:30 AM in Anchorage.

Do Iran and Anchorage use different time zones?

Iran (Iran) uses IRST at UTC+03:30, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tehran and America/Anchorage.

Does daylight saving time affect the Iran–Anchorage difference?

Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Iran is not, so the -11h 30m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.