Riyadh to Anchorage
-11hRiyadh
ASTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AST and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AST (Arabia Standard Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AST – Arabia Standard Time
UTC+03:00Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) is the time zone for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states of the Arabian peninsula.
- •None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving.
- •AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
- •Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
- •The AST abbreviation is shared with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00).
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 Riyadh
WikipediaRiyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
Riyadh is growing rapidly as part of Saudi Vision 2030 modernization.
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.
Riyadh to Anchorage Time Difference – Complete Guide
Riyadh runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Riyadh 11 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Riyadh it is 10:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in Riyadh is 1:00 PM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Riyadh does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Riyadh to Anchorage time conversion table
| Riyadh (AST) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Riyadh to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from Riyadh to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Riyadh lands at 11:00 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -11h gap: Riyadh 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 10:00 PM in Riyadh.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Riyadh is 9:00 AM in Anchorage makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -11h gap is not.
- With a -11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Riyadh 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 AST (Arabia Standard Time)
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so the offset never changes. The abbreviation collides with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00) used in eastern Canada and the Caribbean; this page covers the Arabian peninsula meaning. Arabia Standard Time is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time, which makes scheduling with Europe straightforward — Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and level with it during European summer 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).
Best time to call between Riyadh and Anchorage
With a -11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 10:00 PM in Riyadh, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Riyadh and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Riyadh is 11 hours behind Anchorage (AST UTC+03:00 → 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
Riyadh
Does not observe DST
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 Riyadh and Anchorage?
Riyadh (AST, UTC+03:00) is 11 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -11h.
How do I convert Riyadh time to Anchorage time?
Add -11h to Riyadh local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Riyadh is 10:00 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 offset from Riyadh.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Riyadh?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Riyadh, which is 2:00 AM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, Riyadh or Anchorage?
Riyadh is 11 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Riyadh it is 1:00 AM in Anchorage.
Do Riyadh and Anchorage use different time zones?
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) uses AST at UTC+03:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Riyadh and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Riyadh–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Riyadh is not, so the -11h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Riyadh's time zone?
AST also covers Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Baghdad.
Which countries use AST, Riyadh's zone?
AST is used in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Yemen.
Is there a day difference between Riyadh and Anchorage?
Not normally. The -11h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -11h from Riyadh.
What timezone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
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 Riyadh?
Standard business hours in Riyadh are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday).
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 Riyadh and Anchorage?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Riyadh works 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday) and Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST (-11h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Riyadh and Anchorage?
Riyadh uses SAR (﷼) while Anchorage uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Riyadh and Anchorage compare in size?
Riyadh has a population of approximately 7.7 million (metro: 7.7 million), while Anchorage has approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000).
What are the major landmarks in Riyadh and Anchorage?
Riyadh is known for Kingdom Centre, Masmak Fortress, National Museum. Anchorage is famous for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain.
Do Riyadh and Anchorage have stock exchanges?
Yes. Riyadh has the Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange) and Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -11h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use AST (Arabia Standard Time)?
AST is used in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Yemen.
Does AST observe daylight saving time?
No, AST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about AST?
None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving. AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
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 Riyadh, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Riyadh (AST), it is -11h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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