Time in Phoenix, United States
Monday, September 21, 2026
Phoenix does not change its clocks
A fixed offset, all year round
Phoenix stays on Mountain Standard Time at UTC-07:00 every day of the year. There is no spring-forward or fall-back here, which puts it with the majority: most of the world's time zones do not observe daylight saving.
That sounds like it makes scheduling simpler, and locally it does — but it introduces a different trap for anyone working with Phoenix from a country that does change clocks. The offset between you and Phoenix is not constant: it changes when your clocks move, even though nothing changed here. A recurring call that has run at the same local time for months will shift by an hour, from your side, without anyone editing the invite.
When the gap to Phoenix changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Phoenix:
London (United Kingdom)
- From 25 October 2026: Phoenix is 7 hours behind London
- From 28 March 2027: Phoenix is 8 hours behind London
Frankfurt (Germany)
- From 25 October 2026: Phoenix is 8 hours behind Frankfurt
- From 28 March 2027: Phoenix is 9 hours behind Frankfurt
Tokyo (Japan)
Neither Phoenix nor Tokyo changes its clocks in the next year, so the gap between them stays fixed. One less thing to track.
Daylight and the sun over Phoenix
Phoenix sits at 33.45°, -112.07°
Longest day
14h 22m of daylight
Shortest day
9h 56m of daylight
Yearly swing
4h 26m between them
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Phoenix reads 12:00, the sun is not yet overhead — the civil clock runs 28 minutes ahead of mean solar time here.
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Best Times to Contact Phoenix
Optimal calling and meeting hours
Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
Pro Tip: Use the meeting coordinator tool above to find overlapping working hours between your location and Phoenix. This makes scheduling international meetings much easier!
Cultural Business Context
Phoenix, United States • 05:24 local time
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Business hours: 09:00 - 17:00 | Weekend: Sunday, Saturday | Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00
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Places related to Phoenix
Cities that share a clock, a country, or an offset
On exactly the same clock as Phoenix
These share the America/Phoenix zone, so they keep the same time as Phoenix year-round.
Elsewhere in United States
United States spans more than one time zone, so these cities are not on Phoenix's clock — a common source of scheduling errors when people pick a country rather than a city.
Same offset (UTC-07:00), different part of the world
These sit in other countries but keep the same standard offset as Phoenix (Mountain Standard Time). They will not necessarily change clocks on the same dates, so the match can be seasonal rather than permanent.
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Common Questions About Phoenix Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Phoenix in?
Phoenix operates in the America/Phoenix time zone, known as Mountain Standard Time, currently UTC-07:00. This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Phoenix observe daylight saving time?
No. Phoenix stays on Mountain Standard Time at UTC-07:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Note that the difference between you and Phoenix can still change when your own clocks shift.
What's the time difference between Phoenix and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Phoenix clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official America/Phoenix time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Phoenix?
Yes! This tool is perfect for scheduling. Use the meeting coordinator above to compare multiple time zones and find optimal meeting times that work for everyone in Phoenix and other locations.
Time Zone Facts About Phoenix
Interesting information about Phoenix's time
IANA identifier
America/Phoenix
Standard time name
Mountain Standard Time
Standard offset
UTC-07:00
Daylight saving
Not observed — the offset is fixed year-round
Region
North America
Population
1,680,992