Time difference
Time difference between Phoenix and Washington, D.C.
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Washington, D.C. is currently 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Phoenix • MST
6:07 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Washington, D.C. • EDT
9:07 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 5 hours. 9 AM–2 PM in Phoenix is 12 PM–5 PM in Washington, D.C.. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| Phoenix | Washington, D.C. |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will narrow to 2 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Washington, D.C. than Phoenix?
- Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
- What time is 9 AM in Phoenix in Washington, D.C.?
- 9:00 AM in Phoenix is 12:00 PM in Washington, D.C..
- Do Phoenix and Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will narrow to 2 hours around November 5, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from Phoenix?
- Aim for 9 AM–2 PM in Phoenix, which is 12 PM–5 PM in Washington, D.C..