Anchorage Vancouver Time Difference

Anchorage and Vancouver Time Difference

Anchorage is 1 hour behind Vancouver. Anchorage uses Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT) while Vancouver uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT). Both cities observe daylight saving time.

When it's 12:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 11:00 AM in Anchorage. The 1-hour difference remains constant year-round as both cities shift for DST together.

Best Time to Call Between Anchorage and Vancouver

Any business hour works! With only a 1-hour difference, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in either city overlaps almost entirely with business hours in the other.

Vancouver and Anchorage are connected by Alaska Airlines and other carriers. The route is popular for cruise ship passengers beginning or ending Alaska cruises in Vancouver.

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