Anchorage Los Angeles Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Anchorage and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage. Anchorage uses Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PST, UTC-8). When it's 9:00 AM in Anchorage, it's 10:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference remains consistent year-round.

Best Time to Call Los Angeles from Anchorage

Any business hour works well! With just 1 hour difference, scheduling calls between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in either city easily overlaps with business hours in the other.

Flights between Anchorage and Los Angeles take approximately 5.5 hours, making it a popular route for travelers to Alaska.

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