Time Difference Between Arizona and Los Angeles

The time difference between Arizona and Los Angeles is 0 hours. Arizona uses the America/Phoenix time zone (UTC-7), while Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7).

Arizona and Los Angeles share the same current UTC offset
Arizona, United States
15:32:49
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · MST
Los Angeles, United States
15:32:49
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Arizona vs Los Angeles

Detail Arizona Los Angeles
Time Zone IDAmerica/PhoenixAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC-7
AbbreviationMSTPDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
RegionArizonaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 8 overlapping business hours between Arizona and Los Angeles (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–17:00 in Arizona  =  09:00–17:00 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 00:00 Night
01:00 01:00 Night
02:00 02:00 Night
03:00 03:00 Night
04:00 04:00 Night
05:00 05:00 Night
06:00 06:00
07:00 07:00
08:00 08:00
09:00 09:00 Overlap
10:00 10:00 Overlap
11:00 11:00 Overlap
12:00 12:00 Overlap
13:00 13:00 Overlap
14:00 14:00 Overlap
15:00 15:00 Overlap
16:00 16:00 Overlap
17:00 17:00
18:00 18:00
19:00 19:00
20:00 20:00
21:00 21:00
22:00 22:00 Night
23:00 23:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time, while Arizona is on standard time. When Los Angeles switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Arizona–Los Angeles Scheduling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Arizona and Los Angeles?

The time difference is 0 hours. Arizona and Los Angeles share the same current UTC offset.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

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

How do I convert Arizona time to Los Angeles time?

No conversion is needed — both cities share the same UTC offset right now. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

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