Taipei to Anchorage
-16hTaipei
CSTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CST and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CST (China Standard Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CST – China Standard Time
UTC+08:00China Standard Time (CST) covers all of mainland China, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones.
- •In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
- •China abolished daylight saving time in 1991.
- •The Shanghai Stock Exchange operates on CST/Beijing Time.
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 Taipei
WikipediaTaipei operates on Taiwan Standard Time (CST), UTC+8. As a global semiconductor hub, Taipei time is essential for tech supply chain coordination.
Taipei 101 was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010.
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.
Taipei vs Anchorage: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Taipei runs on Taiwan Standard Time (CST) at UTC+08:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Taipei 16 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -16h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Taipei it is 5:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in Taipei is 8:00 AM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Taipei does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Taipei to Anchorage time conversion table
| Taipei (CST) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Taipei to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from Taipei to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Taipei lands at 6:00 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -16h gap: Taipei 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 5:00 PM in Taipei.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Taipei is 4:00 AM in Anchorage makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -16h gap is not.
- With a -16h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Taipei 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 CST (China Standard Time)
China Standard Time (CST, also known as Beijing Time) is used across all of mainland China despite the country spanning five geographical time zones. This single-timezone policy was adopted in 1949. China does not observe daylight saving time. CST is shared with Hong Kong (HKT), Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, making UTC+08:00 one of the most used offsets in the world.
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 Taipei and Anchorage
With a -16h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 5:00 PM in Taipei, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Taipei and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -16h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Taipei is 16 hours behind Anchorage (CST UTC+08:00 → 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
Taipei
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 Taipei and Anchorage?
Taipei (CST, UTC+08:00) is 16 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -16h.
How do I convert Taipei time to Anchorage time?
Add -16h to Taipei local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Taipei is 5:00 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 -16h offset from Taipei.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Taipei?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -16h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Taipei, which is 9:00 PM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, Taipei or Anchorage?
Taipei is 16 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Taipei it is 8:00 PM in Anchorage.
Do Taipei and Anchorage use different time zones?
Taipei (Taiwan) uses CST at UTC+08:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Taipei and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Taipei–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Taipei is not, so the -16h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Taipei's time zone?
CST also covers Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Wuhan and 2 more.
Which countries use CST, Taipei's zone?
CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Is there a day difference between Taipei and Anchorage?
Sometimes. The -16h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Taipei already falls on the in Anchorage.
What is the time difference between Taipei and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -16h from Taipei.
What timezone is Taipei in?
Taipei operates on Taiwan Standard Time (CST), UTC+8. As a global semiconductor hub, Taipei time is essential for tech supply chain coordination.
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 Taipei?
Standard business hours in Taipei are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST.
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 Taipei and Anchorage?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Taipei works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST and Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST (-16h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Taipei and Anchorage?
Taipei uses TWD (NT$) while Anchorage uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Taipei and Anchorage compare in size?
Taipei has a population of approximately 2.6 million (metro: 7.1 million), while Anchorage has approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000).
What are the major landmarks in Taipei and Anchorage?
Taipei is known for Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple. Anchorage is famous for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain.
Do Taipei and Anchorage have stock exchanges?
Yes. Taipei has the TWSE (Taiwan Stock Exchange) and Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -16h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use CST (China Standard Time)?
CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Does CST observe daylight saving time?
No, CST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CST?
China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones. In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
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 Taipei, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Taipei (CST), it is -16h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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