Time Difference Between Anchorage and Tokyo
Tokyo is 17 hours ahead Anchorage.
United States
Anchorage
America/Anchorage · UTC-8
Japan
Tokyo
Asia/Tokyo · UTC+9
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Anchorage and Tokyo.
Anchorage
4:00 PM
Tokyo
9:00 AM
Anchorage
5:00 PM
Tokyo
10:00 AM
Anchorage to Tokyo — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Tokyo for an hour in Anchorage. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Tokyo?
Tokyo, Japan (UTC+9) is 17 hours ahead Anchorage, United States (UTC-8).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Anchorage and Tokyo?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Anchorage and Tokyo?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Anchorage, what time is it in Tokyo?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Anchorage is mapped to its equivalent local time in Tokyo, including day shift markers when the date differs.