Tokyo to Anchorage Time Difference
🇯🇵 Tokyo is currently 17 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Anchorage. This difference varies between 18h and 17h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-17h
Business overlap
2h
Distance
5,566 km
Approx. flight
6.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Tokyo to Anchorage
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | 🇺🇸 Anchorage | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, while Tokyo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 18 hours behind and 17 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Tokyo is 17 hours behind relative to Anchorage.
Min difference
18h
Max difference
17h
Best Meeting Times
There are 2 overlapping business hours between Tokyo and Anchorage (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇯🇵 Tokyo
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🇺🇸 Anchorage
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Anchorage?
The time difference between Tokyo and Anchorage is currently 17 hours behind. Tokyo uses GMT+9 (UTC+9), while Anchorage uses AKDT (UTC-8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 18 hours behind to 17 hours behind.
When it's noon in Tokyo, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo, it is 7:00 PM in Anchorage. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Anchorage change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Anchorage observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 18 hours behind and 17 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Tokyo and Anchorage?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Tokyo (which is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Anchorage). This 2-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Tokyo ahead or behind Anchorage?
Tokyo is currently 17 hours ahead of Anchorage.
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, currently using GMT+9 (UTC+9). Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Tokyo in Anchorage?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Tokyo, it is 7:00 AM in Anchorage.