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Time difference between Denver and Anchorage

Anchorage is 2 hours behind Denver

Denver, the United States is UTC−7 · Anchorage, the United States is UTC−9 — on standard time

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — Denver 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 2 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 6 hours — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Denver, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Anchorage.

Denver to Anchorage, hour by hour

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

On the usual gap of 2 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Denver and Anchorage?

Anchorage is 2 hours behind Denver for most of the year. The gap never changes: Denver 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 Denver?

No — Anchorage is 2 hours behind. Denver is UTC−7 and Anchorage is UTC−9 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Denver in Anchorage?

7:00 AM, on the usual gap.

When can Denver and Anchorage meet?

Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 6 hours: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM in Denver, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Anchorage.

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