What time zone is Arizona in?
Arizona is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Mountain Standard Time (no DST) (MST, UTC−7). Mountain Time (MST, UTC−7 / MDT, UTC−6) is used in the Navajo Nation in the northeast, which does use daylight saving time.
Time zones in Arizona
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Standard Time (no DST) | MST, UTC−7 | |
| Mountain Time | MST, UTC−7 / MDT, UTC−6 |
Cities in Arizona
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | Mountain Standard Time (no DST) | |
| Tucson | Mountain Standard Time (no DST) | |
| Flagstaff | Mountain Standard Time (no DST) | |
| Window Rock (Navajo Nation) | Mountain Time |
Daylight saving time
No. Arizona stays on MST all year.
Arizona has stayed on Mountain Standard Time all year since 1968. In summer that makes it the same as Pacific time; in winter it matches Denver. The Hopi Reservation, which sits inside the Navajo Nation, follows the rest of Arizona.
Neighbouring states
- California: Pacific Time
- Nevada: Pacific Time, Mountain Time
- Utah: Mountain Time
- Colorado: Mountain Time
- New Mexico: Mountain Time
Questions people ask
What time zone is Arizona in?
Arizona is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Mountain Standard Time (no DST) (MST, UTC−7). Mountain Time (MST, UTC−7 / MDT, UTC−6) is used in the Navajo Nation in the northeast, which does use daylight saving time.
Does Arizona observe daylight saving time?
No. Arizona stays on MST all year.
What time is it in Arizona right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Arizona's Mountain Standard Time (no DST) areas. The table shows each part of the state.
Is Arizona split between time zones?
Yes. Most of Arizona uses Mountain Standard Time (no DST). Mountain Time is used in the Navajo Nation in the northeast, which does use daylight saving time.
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