Phoenix runs on UTC−7 (MST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Phoenix and your time
Phoenix at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Arizona |
| Time zone | America/Phoenix |
| Abbreviation now | MST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 33.45° N, 112.07° W |
Phoenix time zone and clock changes
Local time in Phoenix is UTC−7 year round, under the America/Phoenix rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
The United States uses 6 offsets, and the gap to the capital moves during the year: Washington D.C. is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix in January and 3 hours ahead in July.
Clock changes in Phoenix, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Phoenix for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Phoenix is
When it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix, it is 4:00 PM in London, 3:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 6 h |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 1 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 12 h 30 min ahead | 12 h 30 min ahead | 12 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 18 h ahead | 18 h ahead | 17 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
Phoenix never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Phoenix
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Phoenix is at 5:18 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 7:42 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Phoenix
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:32 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:19 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:28 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 56 min |
When the sun is highest in Phoenix
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Phoenix: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Phoenix
Every city below shares Phoenix’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Scottsdale | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mesa | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chandler | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Surprise | 31 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tucson | 173 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nogales (Mexico) | 261 km (162 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Luis Río Colorado (Mexico) | 275 km (171 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Phoenix’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Phoenix.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Phoenix today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
- San Jose
All time zones and cities in the United States
Tools for time in Phoenix
- Convert a time to or from Phoenix: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Phoenix to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Phoenix and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Phoenix in?
Phoenix uses the America/Phoenix time zone, which is UTC−7 (MST) all year.
Does Phoenix use daylight saving time?
No. Phoenix stays on UTC−7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and London?
Phoenix is 7 hours behind London in January and 8 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Phoenix does not.
Is Phoenix on the same time as Washington D.C.?
Not all year. Washington D.C. is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix in January and 3 hours ahead in July.
How long is the longest day in Phoenix?
About 14 hours 22 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.