What Time Is It in Phoenix Arizona -Current Local Time Guide

Phoenix uniquely operates on Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is UTC-7, all year. A common point of confusion is its relationship with the broader Mountain Time Zone. While cities like Denver switch to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-6) in the summer, Phoenix does not. This means from March to November, Phoenix time aligns with Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

Standard business hours in Phoenix are typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, MST. When scheduling meetings or calls, it's critical to account for the lack of DST. Using our "Best Time to Call" indicator and Time Comparator tool ensures you connect with colleagues and clients in Phoenix at an appropriate local time, avoiding out-of-hours disturbances.

Coordinating with Phoenix requires awareness of its static time zone. For example, during summer, a 9:00 AM meeting in New York (EDT, UTC-4) is 6:00 AM in Phoenix, which is often too early. Conversely, a 4:00 PM meeting in London (BST, UTC+1) is 8:00 AM in Phoenix. Use our comparator tool above to instantly verify these differences and plan effectively.