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Time Difference: Anchorage to Dubai

🇺🇸AnchorageUTC-9
vs
🇦🇪DubaiUTC+4
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Anchorage, US
Sat, Jun 20
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Dubai, UAE
Sun, Jun 21

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Time Difference
12 hours
Dubai is 12 hours ahead of Anchorage
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Anchorage vs Dubai timezone guide

Anchorage (US) uses the America/Anchorage timezone at UTC-9, while Dubai (UAE) uses Asia/Dubai at UTC+4. This means Dubai is 13 hours ahead of Anchorage (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Anchorage and Dubai

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Anchorage and Dubai do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

AnchorageDubaiStatus
6am6pmAnchorage early, Dubai evening
7am7pmAnchorage early, Dubai evening
8am8pmAnchorage early, Dubai evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmAnchorage working hours, Dubai late evening
11am11pmAnchorage working hours, Dubai late evening
12pm12amAnchorage working hours, Dubai asleep
1pm1amAnchorage working hours, Dubai asleep
2pm2amAnchorage working hours, Dubai asleep
3pm3amAnchorage working hours, Dubai asleep
4pm4amAnchorage working hours, Dubai asleep
5pm5amAnchorage evening, Dubai asleep
6pm6amAnchorage evening, Dubai early
7pm7amAnchorage evening, Dubai early
8pm8amAnchorage evening, Dubai early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amAnchorage late evening, Dubai working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Anchorage and Dubai

Anchorage observes daylight saving time, but Dubai does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Anchorage's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Anchorage is 13 hours behind Dubai
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Anchorage is 12 hours behind Dubai
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Anchorage is 13 hours behind Dubai

Distance between Anchorage and Dubai

Great-circle distance
10,141 km
Direct flight time
~12h 56m

Anchorage and Dubai are 10,141 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 56m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Dubai?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Anchorage is currently 12 hours behind Dubai.
Is Anchorage ahead of Dubai?
No. Anchorage is currently 12 hours behind Dubai.
What time is it in Dubai when it's 9 AM in Anchorage?
When it's 9 AM in Anchorage, it's 9pm in Dubai.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Anchorage and Dubai?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Anchorage and Dubai do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Anchorage and Dubai observe daylight saving time?
Anchorage observes daylight saving time, but Dubai does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Anchorage and Dubai?
Anchorage and Dubai are 10,141 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 56 minutes.