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