Sydney to Anchorage Time Difference
Anchorage is 18 hours behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 18:00 in Anchorage.
Sydney (UTC+10) → Anchorage (UTC-8)
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When it's 00:00 in Sydney, it's 06:00 in Anchorage
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Sydney & Anchorage✓ Perfect Match (2 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,828 km
Est. Flight Time
~14.9h
Time Difference
-18h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
🟢 Good to Call Now
10:22
09:00 - 11:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
12:00
Anchorage (-1)
09:00
Sydney
15:00
Anchorage (-1)
12:00
Sydney
18:00
Anchorage (-1)
15:00
Sydney
21:00
Anchorage (-1)
18:00
Sydney
00:00
Anchorage
21:00
Sydney
03:00
Anchorage
00:00
Sydney
06:00
Anchorage (-1)
03:00
Sydney
09:00
Anchorage (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of Anchorage?
Anchorage is 18 hours behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 18:00 in Anchorage. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+10), while Anchorage uses America/Anchorage (UTC-8).
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Sydney?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Sydney and Anchorage. The best window is 09:00–11:00 Sydney time (15:00–17:00 in Anchorage).
Does the Sydney 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 Sydney and Anchorage
The distance between Sydney and Anchorage is approximately 11,828 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Anchorage time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.