Chicago to Anchorage time converter

Anchorage is 3 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 6:00 AM in Anchorage.

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Anchorage AKDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Anchorage
Alaska, United States
Fri, Oct 16
AKDTUTC-8-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Anchorage conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Anchorage. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Anchorage).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Anchorage switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -3h

Distance

Chicago and Anchorage are 4,588 km (2,851 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Anchorage?

Anchorage is 3 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in Anchorage when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 6:00 AM in Anchorage.

When is the best time to call Anchorage from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Anchorage).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Anchorage change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.