Anchorage to Phoenix Time Difference
🇺🇸 Anchorage is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇺🇸 Phoenix. This difference varies between 1h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
4,095 km
Approx. flight
4.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Anchorage to Phoenix
| 🇺🇸 Anchorage | 🇺🇸 Phoenix | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, while Phoenix does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Anchorage is 1 hour ahead relative to Phoenix.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Anchorage and Phoenix (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Anchorage
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 Phoenix
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Phoenix?
The time difference between Anchorage and Phoenix is currently 1 hour ahead. Anchorage uses AKDT (UTC-8), while Phoenix uses MST (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour ahead to 2 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Anchorage, what time is it in Phoenix?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Anchorage, it is 1:00 PM in Phoenix. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Anchorage and Phoenix change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Anchorage and Phoenix?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Anchorage (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Phoenix). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Anchorage ahead or behind Phoenix?
Anchorage is currently 1 hour behind Phoenix.
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 Phoenix?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Anchorage, it is 1:00 AM in Phoenix.