Beijing to Anchorage Time Difference
🇨🇳 Beijing is currently 16 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Anchorage. This difference varies between 17h and 16h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-16h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
6,385 km
Approx. flight
7.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Beijing to Anchorage
| 🇨🇳 Beijing | 🇺🇸 Anchorage | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, while Beijing does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 17 hours behind and 16 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Beijing is 16 hours behind relative to Anchorage.
Min difference
17h
Max difference
16h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Beijing and Anchorage (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇳 Beijing
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇺🇸 Anchorage
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Anchorage?
The time difference between Beijing and Anchorage is currently 16 hours behind. Beijing uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while Anchorage uses AKDT (UTC-8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 17 hours behind to 16 hours behind.
When it's noon in Beijing, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Beijing, it is 8:00 PM in Anchorage. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Beijing and Anchorage change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 17 hours behind and 16 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Beijing and Anchorage?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Beijing (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Anchorage). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Beijing ahead or behind Anchorage?
Beijing is currently 16 hours ahead of Anchorage.
What time zone is Beijing in?
Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Beijing does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Beijing in Anchorage?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Beijing, it is 8:00 AM in Anchorage.