Shanghai to Anchorage time converter

Anchorage is 16 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 5:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Anchorage.

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Anchorage AKDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Anchorage
Alaska, United States
Sun, Oct 18
AKDTUTC-8-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Anchorage conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Anchorage).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -16h

Distance

Shanghai and Anchorage are 6,933 km (4,308 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Anchorage?

Anchorage is 16 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 5:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Anchorage.

When is the best time to call Anchorage from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Anchorage).

Does the time difference between Shanghai 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.