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Time difference between Chicago and Anchorage

Anchorage is 3 hours behind Chicago

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

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Anchorage 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 — 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Chicago, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Anchorage.

Chicago to Anchorage, hour by hour

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

On the usual gap of 3 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Anchorage?

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

Is Anchorage ahead of Chicago?

No — Anchorage is 3 hours behind. Chicago is UTC−6 and Anchorage is UTC−9 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Chicago in Anchorage?

6:00 AM, on the usual gap.

When can Chicago and Anchorage meet?

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

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