Current Time in Phoenix
The live local time in Phoenix, United States — Phoenix (America/Phoenix). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Phoenix
Phoenix follows the America/Phoenix time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Phoenix does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Phoenix with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Phoenix quick facts
- Country
- United States
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- UTC offset
- UTC−7 all year
- Calling code
- +1
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 5 million
- Coordinates
- 33.45°N, 112.07°W
Best time to call Phoenix
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 AM–2:00 PM in Phoenix. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Phoenix time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 1:00 AM–9:00 AM in Phoenix. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Phoenix in?+
Phoenix is in the America/Phoenix time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Phoenix observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/Phoenix), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever United States observes it.
When do the clocks change in Phoenix?+
Phoenix does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Phoenix from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 AM–2:00 PM in Phoenix. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Phoenix time.