Time Difference Between Anchorage and London

The time difference between Anchorage and London is 8 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Anchorage, it is 20:00 in London. Anchorage uses the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-8), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+0).

London is 8 hours ahead of Anchorage — 8 hours
Anchorage, United States
15:48:15
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-8 · AKDT (DST)
London, United Kingdom
23:48:15
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT

Time Zone Details: Anchorage vs London

Detail Anchorage London
Time Zone IDAmerica/AnchorageEurope/London
UTC OffsetUTC-8UTC+0
AbbreviationAKDTGMT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
RegionNorth AmericaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 8 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Anchorage and London. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in London or late evenings in Anchorage tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Anchorage time to London time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Anchorage London
00:00 08:00 Night
01:00 09:00 Night
02:00 10:00 Night
03:00 11:00 Night
04:00 12:00 Night
05:00 13:00 Night
06:00 14:00
07:00 15:00
08:00 16:00
09:00 17:00
10:00 18:00
11:00 19:00
12:00 20:00
13:00 21:00
14:00 22:00
15:00 23:00
16:00 00:00 (+1 day)
17:00 01:00 (+1 day)
18:00 02:00 (+1 day)
19:00 03:00 (+1 day)
20:00 04:00 (+1 day)
21:00 05:00 (+1 day)
22:00 06:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 07:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Anchorage is currently observing daylight saving time, while London is on standard time. When Anchorage switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Anchorage–London Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Anchorage and London?

The time difference is 8 hours. London is 8 hours ahead of Anchorage.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Anchorage to London?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Anchorage time to London time?

Add 8 hours to Anchorage time to get London time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.