Current local time in Phoenix, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Phoenix. Phoenix is in the America/Phoenix time zone, UTC−7 right now (MST).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Arizona |
| Population | about 2.4 million |
| Coordinates | 33.54° N, 112.07° W |
| Time zone | America/Phoenix |
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Phoenix doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:31 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:18 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 6:16 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:28 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Phoenix at about 12:37 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 28 minutes ahead of the sun, because Phoenix sits at 112.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Phoenix time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| London | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 11 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 12.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 15 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 16 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 18 hours ahead in Jan, 17 hours ahead in Jul |
Time difference between Phoenix and
- Singapore
- Mexico City
- Vancouver
- Delhi
- Tokyo
- London
- Hong Kong
- Karachi
- Bangkok
- Shanghai
- Miami
- Dubai
- Manila
- Moscow
- Sao Paulo
- Berlin
- Istanbul
- Rome
- Mumbai
- Amsterdam
- Toronto
- Madrid
- Paris
- Sydney
- Dublin
- Houston
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale | 13 km (8 mi) | same time |
| Mesa | 34 km (21 mi) | same time |
| Tucson | 185 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Mexicali, Mexico | 333 km (207 mi) | same time |
| Las Vegas | 413 km (257 mi) | same time |
| Palm Springs | 414 km (257 mi) | same time |
| Ensenada, Mexico | 464 km (289 mi) | same time |
| National City | 478 km (297 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
- Minneapolis
Questions people ask
What time zone is Phoenix in?
Phoenix is in the America/Phoenix time zone, UTC−7, all year.
Does Phoenix have daylight saving time?
Phoenix doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Phoenix when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Phoenix's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 28 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).