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The current time in Phoenix, United States is shown live on this page. Phoenix is in the America/Phoenix timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC-07:00 (MST). Phoenix does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC-07:00 remains constant year-round. Phoenix has a population of approximately 1.6M people. Phoenix uses USD and the international calling code for United States is ++1. Other cities in the same timezone include Tucson, Mesa.
Now in US
Timezone
America/Phoenix
UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Standard
MST
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Phoenix for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 8 hours ahead of Phoenix. New York is currently 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
At a glance
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Timezone
America/Phoenix
UTC Offset
UTC-07:00
Abbreviation
MST
DST
Not active
Region
Northern America
Country
United States
State / Area
Arizona
Calling Code
+1
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Las Vegas, approximately 412 km away. Las Vegas uses the America/Los Angeles timezone. When it is the current time in Phoenix, the time in Las Vegas is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Phoenix is located in Arizona, United States, in the North America continent. The primary language spoken here is English. The city has a population of approximately 1.6M, ranking it #159 in United States by size. For timezone purposes, Phoenix uses America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
Travel and calls
Phoenix does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Phoenix does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Phoenix. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Phoenix's latitude (33.4°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 14.2 hours, with sunrise around 4:54 AM and sunset around 7:06 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Public holidays
Independence Day
Saturday, July 4
Labor Day
Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 26
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Phoenix is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Phoenix (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM) overlap with London starting at 5:00 PM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 1 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM in Phoenix time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Phoenix and London is 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM in Phoenix time (1 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Phoenix does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC-07:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Phoenix uses USD and the calling code for United States is +1. Languages spoken here include English. The city has a population of around 1.6M, making it a major regional hub for timezone planning in Northern America.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 412 km away at Las Vegas (PST). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Phoenix are with nearby Northern America cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Phoenix. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
Same timezone
Tucson, Mesa share the America/Phoenix timezone with Phoenix. These cities have the same current offset and follow the same daylight saving schedule, so they are useful alternatives when comparing local time across the region.
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