Time difference between Perth and Anchorage
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Perth
Perth, Australia is UTC+8 · Anchorage, the United States is UTC−9 — 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 Perth does not change its clocks and Anchorage goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
| Perth / Anchorage clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 16 hours behind | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 17 hours behind | about 18 weeks |
Perth stays put all year while Anchorage moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Anchorage's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Perth's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in Perth and nine-to-five in Anchorage do not overlap at all. With 16 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.
Perth to Anchorage, hour by hour
| Perth | Anchorage |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
On the usual gap of 16 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Perth and Anchorage?
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Perth for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Perth does not change its clocks and Anchorage goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Is Anchorage ahead of Perth?
No — Anchorage is 16 hours behind. Perth is UTC+8 and Anchorage is UTC−9 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Perth in Anchorage?
5:00 PM (previous day), on the usual gap.
When can Perth and Anchorage meet?
Nine-to-five in Perth and nine-to-five in Anchorage do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 16 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
Other pairs
- Perth to Honolulu
- Perth to São Paulo
- Perth to Buenos Aires
- Perth to Lima
- Perth to Lagos
- Perth to Johannesburg
- Perth to Nairobi
- Tokyo to London
- Tokyo to Dublin
- Tokyo to Lisbon
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