Time Difference: Anchorage vs Sydney
Anchorage
11:26:16 PM AKDT
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
18h
18h
Sydney
5:26:16 PM AEST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Quick Reference
- Anchorage
- AKDT (GMT-8)
AKST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- Sydney
- AEST (GMT+10)
AEDT starts on Oct 3, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Anchorage and Sydney?
- Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Anchorage.
- When is the best time to call from Anchorage to Sydney?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Anchorage uses AKDT and Sydney uses AEST.