Vancouver is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage. Vancouver uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT, UTC-8/-7) while Anchorage uses Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT, UTC-9/-8). When it's 12:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 11:00 AM in Anchorage.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference remains consistent year-round.
For business calls: Schedule between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Vancouver time (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Anchorage time) for full business hours overlap.
Vancouver and Anchorage are both major Pacific Northwest gateways with strong connections to Asia. Direct flights connect the cities in about 3 hours. Both cities offer stunning mountain scenery and outdoor activities.