Time zone in Phoenix: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Right now the local time in Phoenix is UTC−7 (MST). Phoenix uses UTC−7 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between Phoenix and other places
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Phoenix right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours ahead | 11:00 AM |
| Chicago | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Denver | Same time | 9:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Vietnam | 14 hours ahead | 11:00 PM |
| The Philippines | 15 hours ahead | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| China | 15 hours ahead | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| Mexico | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Spain | 8 hours ahead | 5:00 PM |
| South Korea | 16 hours ahead | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| Brazil | 4 hours ahead | 1:00 PM |
U.S. stock market hours in Phoenix (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Phoenix that is from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Phoenix in?
Phoenix uses Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is UTC−7 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Phoenix have daylight saving time?
No. Phoenix stays on UTC−7 all year.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and New York?
Phoenix is 2 hours behind New York right now.