Shanghai to Anchorage Time Difference
🇨🇳 Shanghai 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
6,931 km
Approx. flight
8.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Shanghai to Anchorage
| 🇨🇳 Shanghai | 🇺🇸 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 Shanghai does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 17 hours behind and 16 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Shanghai is 16 hours behind relative to Anchorage.
Min difference
17h
Max difference
16h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Shanghai and Anchorage (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇳 Shanghai
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇺🇸 Anchorage
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Anchorage?
The time difference between Shanghai and Anchorage is currently 16 hours behind. Shanghai 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 Shanghai, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM in Anchorage. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Anchorage?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Shanghai (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Anchorage). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Shanghai ahead or behind Anchorage?
Shanghai is currently 16 hours ahead of Anchorage.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Shanghai does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Shanghai in Anchorage?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Shanghai, it is 8:00 AM in Anchorage.