Time Difference Between Arizona and Los Angeles

The time difference between Arizona and Los Angeles is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Arizona, it is 11:00 in Los Angeles. Arizona uses the America/Phoenix time zone (UTC-7), while Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8).

Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Arizona — 1 hour
Arizona, United States
10:06:53
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-7 · MST
↔
Los Angeles, United States
09:06:53
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-8 · PST

Time Zone Details: Arizona vs Los Angeles

Detail Arizona Los Angeles
Time Zone IDAmerica/PhoenixAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC-8
AbbreviationMSTPST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
RegionArizonaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Arizona and Los Angeles (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

10:00–17:00 in Arizona  =  09:00–16:00 in Los Angeles

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Arizona time to Los Angeles time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Arizona Los Angeles
00:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 00:00 Night
02:00 01:00 Night
03:00 02:00 Night
04:00 03:00 Night
05:00 04:00 Night
06:00 05:00
07:00 06:00
08:00 07:00
09:00 08:00
10:00 09:00 Overlap
11:00 10:00 Overlap
12:00 11:00 Overlap
13:00 12:00 Overlap
14:00 13:00 Overlap
15:00 14:00 Overlap
16:00 15:00 Overlap
17:00 16:00
18:00 17:00
19:00 18:00
20:00 19:00
21:00 20:00
22:00 21:00 Night
23:00 22:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Arizona nor Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Arizona–Los Angeles Scheduling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Arizona and Los Angeles?

The time difference is 1 hour. Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Arizona.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Arizona or Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Arizona to Los Angeles?

The best window is between 10:00 and 17:00 Arizona time, which corresponds to 09:00–16:00 in Los Angeles. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Arizona time to Los Angeles time?

Subtract 1 hour from Arizona time to get Los Angeles time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

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