Shanghai to Anchorage Time Difference
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Shanghai. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 20:00 in Anchorage.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Anchorage (UTC-8)
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When it's 00:00 in Shanghai, it's 08:00 in Anchorage
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Shanghai & Anchorage◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,932 km
Est. Flight Time
~9.2h
Time Difference
-16h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
14:00
Anchorage (-1)
09:00
Shanghai
17:00
Anchorage (-1)
12:00
Shanghai
20:00
Anchorage (-1)
15:00
Shanghai
23:00
Anchorage (-1)
18:00
Shanghai
02:00
Anchorage
21:00
Shanghai
05:00
Anchorage
00:00
Shanghai
08:00
Anchorage (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
11:00
Anchorage (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Anchorage?
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 20:00 in Anchorage. Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Anchorage uses America/Anchorage (UTC-8).
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Shanghai?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Shanghai and Anchorage due to the 16 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Shanghai to Anchorage 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 Shanghai and Anchorage
The distance between Shanghai and Anchorage is approximately 6,932 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Anchorage time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.