Anchorage to Osaka Time Difference
🇺🇸 Anchorage is currently 17 hours ahead of 🇯🇵 Osaka. This difference varies between 17h and 18h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+17h
Business overlap
None
Distance
5,876 km
Approx. flight
6.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Anchorage to Osaka
| 🇺🇸 Anchorage | 🇯🇵 Osaka | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, while Osaka does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 17 hours ahead and 18 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Anchorage is 17 hours ahead relative to Osaka.
Min difference
17h
Max difference
18h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Anchorage and Osaka. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Osaka?
The time difference between Anchorage and Osaka is currently 17 hours ahead. Anchorage uses AKDT (UTC-8), while Osaka uses GMT+9 (UTC+9). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 17 hours ahead to 18 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Anchorage, what time is it in Osaka?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Anchorage, it is 5:00 AM in Osaka. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Anchorage and Osaka change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 17 hours ahead and 18 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Anchorage and Osaka?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Anchorage and Osaka. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Anchorage ahead or behind Osaka?
Anchorage is currently 17 hours behind Osaka.
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 Osaka?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Anchorage, it is 5:00 PM in Osaka.