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Time Difference: Anchorage to Sydney

🇺🇸AnchorageUTC-9
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Anchorage, US
Thu, May 28
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Sydney, Australia
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
18 hours
Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Anchorage
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Anchorage vs Sydney timezone guide

Anchorage (US) uses the America/Anchorage timezone at UTC-9, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 19 hours ahead of Anchorage (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Anchorage and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Anchorage and Sydney 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

AnchorageSydneyStatus
6am12amAnchorage early, Sydney asleep
7am1amAnchorage early, Sydney asleep
8am2amAnchorage early, Sydney asleep
9am3amAnchorage working hours, Sydney asleep
10am4amAnchorage working hours, Sydney asleep
11am5amAnchorage working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm4pmAnchorage late evening, Sydney 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 Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 18 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 20 hours behind.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 19 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 19 hours behind.
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 20 hours behind.

Anchorage transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Anchorage and Sydney

Great-circle distance
11,828 km
Direct flight time
~14h 55m

Anchorage and Sydney are 11,828 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 55m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Sydney?
The current time difference is 18 hours. Anchorage is currently 18 hours behind Sydney.
Is Anchorage ahead of Sydney?
No. Anchorage is currently 18 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Anchorage?
When it's 9 AM in Anchorage, it's 3am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Anchorage and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Anchorage and Sydney 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 Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Anchorage and Sydney both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Anchorage and Sydney?
Anchorage and Sydney are 11,828 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 55 minutes.