Anchorage Tokyo Time Difference

Is Anchorage 17 or 18 Hours Behind Tokyo?

Anchorage is typically 18 hours behind Tokyo. When it's 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it's 3:00 PM the previous day in Anchorage. Japan does not observe daylight saving time, but Alaska does.

During Alaska daylight saving time (March to November), the difference is 17 hours. During Alaska standard time (November to March), the difference increases to 18 hours.

Best Time to Call Tokyo from Anchorage

Optimal meeting window: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Anchorage time (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tokyo next day, or 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in winter). Afternoon Anchorage catches morning Tokyo.

Anchorage is a major cargo hub for flights between Asia and North America. The city's strategic location means many cargo planes stop there for refueling, making it an important link in global logistics.

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