Anchorage to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Anchorage. When it is noon in Anchorage, it is 05:00 in Tokyo.
Anchorage (UTC-8) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 04:00 in Anchorage, it's 21:00 in Tokyo
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
5,564 km
Est. Flight Time
~7.5h
Time Difference
+17h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
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16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Anchorage
23:00
Tokyo
09:00
Anchorage
02:00
Tokyo (+1)
12:00
Anchorage
05:00
Tokyo (+1)
15:00
Anchorage
08:00
Tokyo (+1)
18:00
Anchorage
11:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Anchorage
14:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Anchorage
17:00
Tokyo
03:00
Anchorage
20:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Anchorage behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Anchorage. When it is 12:00 noon in Anchorage, it is 05:00 in Tokyo. Anchorage operates on America/Anchorage (UTC-8), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Anchorage?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Anchorage and Tokyo. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Anchorage time (09:00–11:00 in Tokyo).
Does the Anchorage to Tokyo time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Anchorage and Tokyo
The distance between Anchorage and Tokyo is approximately 5,564 km. A direct flight typically takes around 7.5 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.