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Time difference

New York to Phoenix Time Difference

Phoenix is 3 hours behind New York — when it's 12:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 AM in Phoenix. (New York (America/New_York, EDT); Phoenix (America/Phoenix, MST).) Below: live local times, the best hours for a call, a full conversion table, and exact daylight-saving dates.

Quick answer

Phoenix is 3 hours behind New York. The best window for a call is 12 PM–5 PM in New York, which is 9 AM–2 PM in Phoenix — a 5-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Clocks change on November 1, 2026, which briefly shifts the gap between New York and Phoenix — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 6:00 AM in Phoenix.
  • When it's 9:00 AM in Phoenix, it's 12:00 PM in New York.

Phoenix is currently 3 hours behind New York.

New YorkEDT
4:39 PM
Sunday, Aug 23
PhoenixMST
1:39 PM
Sunday, Aug 23

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Best times to meet

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in New York and Phoenix overlap for 5 hours. 12 PM5 PM in New York is 9 AM2 PM in Phoenix. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

Quick conversion table

New YorkPhoenix
12 AM9:00 PM (prev day)
1 AM10:00 PM (prev day)
2 AM11:00 PM (prev day)
3 AM12:00 AM
4 AM1:00 AM
5 AM2:00 AM
6 AM3:00 AM
7 AM4:00 AM
8 AM5:00 AM
9 AM6:00 AM
10 AM7:00 AM
11 AM8:00 AM
12 PM9:00 AM
1 PM10:00 AM
2 PM11:00 AM
3 PM12:00 PM
4 PM1:00 PM
5 PM2:00 PM
6 PM3:00 PM
7 PM4:00 PM
8 PM5:00 PM
9 PM6:00 PM
10 PM7:00 PM
11 PM8:00 PM

Daylight saving

On November 1, 2026, New York shifts for daylight saving. After that, Phoenix will be 2 hours behind New York (currently 3 hours behind New York). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • New York is currently observing daylight saving time.
  • Phoenix does not observe daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Phoenix ahead of or behind New York?
Phoenix is 3 hours behind New York.
How many hours behind New York is Phoenix?
Phoenix is 3 hours behind New York.
What time is 9 AM in New York in Phoenix?
9:00 AM in New York is 6:00 AM in Phoenix.
What time is noon in New York in Phoenix?
12:00 PM in New York is 9:00 AM in Phoenix.
What time is 5 PM in New York in Phoenix?
5:00 PM in New York is 2:00 PM in Phoenix. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.
What time is 3 PM in New York in Phoenix?
3:00 PM in New York is 12:00 PM in Phoenix.
Is New York currently observing daylight saving time?
New York is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Is Phoenix currently observing daylight saving time?
Phoenix does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays the same all year.
Do New York and Phoenix observe daylight saving?
On November 1, 2026, New York shifts for daylight saving. After that, Phoenix will be 2 hours behind New York (currently 3 hours behind New York). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.
When is the best time to call Phoenix from New York?
Aim for 12 PM–5 PM in New York, which is 9 AM–2 PM in Phoenix.
When is the best time to call New York from Phoenix?
Aim for 9 AM–2 PM in Phoenix, which is 12 PM–5 PM in New York.
New York (EDT) to Phoenix (MST) — how do I convert quickly?
Subtract 3 hours from New York local time to get Phoenix local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.