Phoenix observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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MST · UTC-7
Phoenix Time Zone: MST and UTC-7
Phoenix operates on MST (UTC-7), placing it behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 7 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Phoenix.
Phoenix observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Phoenix and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Phoenix, useful reference points: Phoenix is 7 hours behind London on GMT and 2 hours behind New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Phoenix right now?
Phoenix follows MST (UTC-7). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Phoenix, updated every second.
What time zone is Phoenix in?
Phoenix is in MST (UTC-7). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Phoenix.
Does Phoenix observe daylight saving time?
Phoenix observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and London?
Phoenix (MST, UTC-7) is 7 hours behind London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Phoenix and New York?
Phoenix (MST, UTC-7) is 2 hours behind New York (during EDT, UTC−4).