Time difference between Anchorage and London
London is 9 hours ahead of Anchorage
Anchorage, the United States is UTC−9 · London, the United Kingdom is UTC — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Anchorage goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and London goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
| Anchorage / London clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / summer, standard / standard | 9 hours ahead | about 48 weeks — most of the year |
| summer / standard | 8 hours ahead | about 4 weeks |
Both change their clocks and both are in the northern hemisphere, but not on the same weekend — Anchorage goes forward on the second Sunday in March and London on the last Sunday in March. For the days in between, the gap is neither party's expected figure, and a standing meeting silently moves by an hour. That mismatch is a common cause of a missed international call.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in Anchorage and nine-to-five in London do not overlap at all. With 9 hours between them, one side is always outside working hours, and the practical question is which side takes the early start or the late finish rather than when to meet.
Anchorage to London, hour by hour
| Anchorage | London |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 9 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and London?
London is 9 hours ahead of Anchorage for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Anchorage goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and London goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is London ahead of Anchorage?
Yes — London is 9 hours ahead. Anchorage is UTC−9 and London is UTC on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Anchorage in London?
6:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can Anchorage and London meet?
Nine-to-five in Anchorage and nine-to-five in London do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 9 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
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