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Time Difference: Anchorage to Los Angeles

🇺🇸AnchorageUTC-9
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇺🇸
Anchorage, US
Mon, Jun 22
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jun 22

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Time Difference
1 hour
Los Angeles is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage

Anchorage vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Anchorage (US) uses the America/Anchorage timezone at UTC-9, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Anchorage and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 9am4pm in Anchorage, which is 10am5pm in Los Angeles. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

AnchorageLos AngelesStatus
6am7amAnchorage early, Los Angeles early
7am8amAnchorage early, Los Angeles early
8am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm6pmAnchorage evening, Los Angeles evening
6pm7pmAnchorage evening, Los Angeles evening
7pm8pmAnchorage evening, Los Angeles evening
8pm9pmAnchorage evening, Los Angeles evening
9pm10pmAnchorage evening, Los Angeles late evening
10pm11pmAnchorage late evening, Los Angeles late evening

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 Los Angeles

Both Anchorage and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 1 hour behind year-round.

Distance between Anchorage and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
3,766 km
Direct flight time
~5h 26m

Anchorage and Los Angeles are 3,766 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~5h 26m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Anchorage is currently 1 hour behind Los Angeles.
Is Anchorage ahead of Los Angeles?
No. Anchorage is currently 1 hour behind Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Anchorage?
When it's 9 AM in Anchorage, it's 10am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Anchorage and Los Angeles?
The best window is 9am–4pm in Anchorage, which is 10am–5pm in Los Angeles. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Anchorage and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Both Anchorage and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Anchorage and Los Angeles?
Anchorage and Los Angeles are 3,766 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 5 hours 26 minutes.