Anchorage to Christchurch Time Difference
🇺🇸 Anchorage is currently 21 hours ahead of 🇳🇿 Christchurch. This difference varies between 20h and 22h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+21h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
12,127 km
Approx. flight
14.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Anchorage to Christchurch
| 🇺🇸 Anchorage | 🇳🇿 Christchurch | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Anchorage and Christchurch observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 20 hours ahead and 22 hours ahead throughout the year. Currently, Anchorage is 21 hours ahead relative to Christchurch.
Min difference
20h
Max difference
22h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Anchorage and Christchurch (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Anchorage
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇳🇿 Christchurch
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Christchurch?
The time difference between Anchorage and Christchurch is currently 21 hours ahead. Anchorage uses AKDT (UTC-8), while Christchurch uses GMT+13 (UTC+13). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 20 hours ahead to 22 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Anchorage, what time is it in Christchurch?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Anchorage, it is 9:00 AM in Christchurch. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Anchorage and Christchurch change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 20 hours ahead and 22 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Anchorage and Christchurch?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Anchorage (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Christchurch). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Anchorage ahead or behind Christchurch?
Anchorage is currently 21 hours behind Christchurch.
What time zone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is in the America/Anchorage time zone, currently using AKDT (UTC-8). Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Anchorage in Christchurch?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Anchorage, it is 9:00 PM in Christchurch.