Anchorage New York Time Difference

Is New York 4 Hours Ahead of Anchorage?

New York is always 4 hours ahead of Anchorage. When it's 9:00 AM in Anchorage, it's 1:00 PM in New York. Both cities observe DST on the same schedule, maintaining the 4-hour difference year-round.

Anchorage uses AKST/AKDT (Alaska Time) while New York uses EST/EDT. Since both switch at the same time, the difference is consistent.

Best Time to Call Anchorage from New York

Afternoon NY works best! 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM New York corresponds to 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Anchorage. NY afternoon catches Alaska morning.

Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and a major cargo hub (5th busiest airport in the world by cargo). Alaska Airlines operates direct flights. Key gateway for oil/gas, tourism, and Pacific cargo routes.

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