PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Phoenix
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Mountain Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Phoenix
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−7
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Arizona
- Population
- 1,650,070
- Coordinates
- 33.45° N, 112.07° W
- Elevation
- 331 m
Phoenix is a city in the United States, in Arizona, with a population of about 1,650,070. It uses the Mountain Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Phoenix).
Phoenix does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−7 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Vancouver.
Because Phoenix lies at 33.45° N, 112.07° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 22 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 56 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:32 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| June solstice | 5:18 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 6:16 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| December solstice | 7:28 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Phoenix in?
Phoenix is in the Mountain Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Phoenix. The UTC offset is UTC−7.
Does Phoenix have daylight saving time?
No. Phoenix stays on UTC−7 all year.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and New York?
In January New York is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix, and in July it is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Phoenix, and in July it is the same time as Phoenix, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Phoenix?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:18 AM and sets at about 7:41 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:28 AM and sets at about 5:24 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Las Vegas United States · 410 km ·
- Tijuana Mexico · 470 km ·
- San Diego United States · 480 km ·
- Los Angeles United States · 570 km ·
- Denver United States · 940 km ·
- San Francisco United States · 1,050 km ·