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Time Difference: Anchorage to Hong Kong

🇺🇸AnchorageUTC-9
vs
🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
🇺🇸
Anchorage, US
Tue, Jun 23
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Wed, Jun 24

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Time Difference
16 hours
Hong Kong is 16 hours ahead of Anchorage
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Anchorage vs Hong Kong timezone guide

Anchorage (US) uses the America/Anchorage timezone at UTC-9, while Hong Kong (China) uses Asia/Hong_Kong at UTC+8. This means Hong Kong is 17 hours ahead of Anchorage (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Anchorage and Hong Kong

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Anchorage and Hong Kong 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

AnchorageHong KongStatus
6am10pmAnchorage early, Hong Kong late evening
7am11pmAnchorage early, Hong Kong late evening
8am12amAnchorage early, Hong Kong asleep
9am1amAnchorage working hours, Hong Kong asleep
10am2amAnchorage working hours, Hong Kong asleep
11am3amAnchorage working hours, Hong Kong asleep
12pm4amAnchorage working hours, Hong Kong asleep
1pm5amAnchorage working hours, Hong Kong asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmAnchorage late evening, Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong

Anchorage observes daylight saving time, but Hong Kong 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 17 hours behind Hong Kong
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Anchorage is 16 hours behind Hong Kong
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Anchorage is 17 hours behind Hong Kong

Distance between Anchorage and Hong Kong

Great-circle distance
8,154 km
Direct flight time
~10h 36m

Anchorage and Hong Kong are 8,154 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 36m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Hong Kong?
The current time difference is 16 hours. Anchorage is currently 16 hours behind Hong Kong.
Is Anchorage ahead of Hong Kong?
No. Anchorage is currently 16 hours behind Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Anchorage?
When it's 9 AM in Anchorage, it's 1am in Hong Kong.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Anchorage and Hong Kong?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Anchorage and Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
Anchorage observes daylight saving time, but Hong Kong does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Anchorage and Hong Kong?
Anchorage and Hong Kong are 8,154 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 36 minutes.