Time Difference Between Anchorage and Los Angeles

The time difference between Anchorage and Los Angeles is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Anchorage, it is 13:00 in Los Angeles. Anchorage uses the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-8), while Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7).

Los Angeles is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage — 1 hour
Anchorage, United States
14:22:26
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-8 · AKDT (DST)
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Los Angeles, United States
15:22:26
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Anchorage vs Los Angeles

Detail Anchorage Los Angeles
Time Zone IDAmerica/AnchorageAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC-8UTC-7
AbbreviationAKDTPDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Anchorage and Los Angeles (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in Anchorage  =  10:00–17:00 in Los Angeles

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Anchorage and Los Angeles are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 1 hour difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Anchorage–Los Angeles Scheduling

Compare Anchorage and Los Angeles with Other Cities

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From Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Los Angeles?

The time difference is 1 hour. Los Angeles is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

When is the best time to call from Anchorage to Los Angeles?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 Anchorage time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in Los Angeles. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Anchorage time to Los Angeles time?

Add 1 hour to Anchorage time to get Los Angeles 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.