Minneapolis to Anchorage Time Difference
🇺🇸 Minneapolis is currently 3 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Anchorage.
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Difference
-3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
4,027 km
Approx. flight
4.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Minneapolis to Anchorage
| 🇺🇸 Minneapolis | 🇺🇸 Anchorage | 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 Minneapolis and Anchorage observe Daylight Saving Time on the same schedule, so the time difference remains constant at 3 hours behind.
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Minneapolis and Anchorage (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Minneapolis
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Anchorage
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Anchorage?
The time difference between Minneapolis and Anchorage is currently 3 hours behind. Minneapolis uses CDT (UTC-5), while Anchorage uses AKDT (UTC-8).
When it's noon in Minneapolis, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Minneapolis, it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Minneapolis and Anchorage change?
No. The time difference between Minneapolis and Anchorage is always 3 hours behind — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Minneapolis and Anchorage?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Minneapolis (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Anchorage). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Minneapolis ahead or behind Anchorage?
Minneapolis is currently 3 hours ahead of Anchorage.
What time zone is Minneapolis in?
Minneapolis is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Minneapolis observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Minneapolis in Anchorage?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Minneapolis, it is 9:00 PM in Anchorage.