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Time difference between Anchorage and Chicago

Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage

Anchorage, the United States is UTC−9 · Chicago, the United States is UTC−6 — on standard time

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — Anchorage goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November — so 3 hours is the difference in January and in July alike. That is worth knowing about this pair specifically, because most international pairs do move and a recurring meeting between them does not need checking twice a year.

When they can both be at their desks

Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 5 hours — 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Anchorage, the same moment as 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Chicago.

Anchorage to Chicago, hour by hour

AnchorageChicago
12:00 AM3:00 AM
1:00 AM4:00 AM
2:00 AM5:00 AM
3:00 AM6:00 AM
4:00 AM7:00 AM
5:00 AM8:00 AM
6:00 AM9:00 AM
7:00 AM10:00 AM
8:00 AM11:00 AM
9:00 AM12:00 PM
10:00 AM1:00 PM
11:00 AM2:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM
1:00 PM4:00 PM
2:00 PM5:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM
4:00 PM7:00 PM
5:00 PM8:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM
7:00 PM10:00 PM
8:00 PM11:00 PM
9:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)
10:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)
11:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)

On the usual gap of 3 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Chicago?

Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage for most of the year. The gap never changes: Anchorage goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.

Is Chicago ahead of Anchorage?

Yes — Chicago is 3 hours ahead. Anchorage is UTC−9 and Chicago is UTC−6 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Anchorage in Chicago?

12:00 PM, on the usual gap.

When can Anchorage and Chicago meet?

Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 5 hours: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Anchorage, which is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM in Chicago.

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