Time Difference Between Arizona and New York

The time difference between Arizona and New York is 3 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Arizona, it is 15:00 in New York. Arizona uses the America/Phoenix time zone (UTC-7), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-4).

New York is 3 hours ahead of Arizona — 3 hours
Arizona, United States
15:32:49
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · MST
New York, United States
18:32:49
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Arizona vs New York

Detail Arizona New York
Time Zone IDAmerica/PhoenixAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC-4
AbbreviationMSTEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
RegionArizonaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 5 overlapping business hours between Arizona and New York (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–14:00 in Arizona  =  12:00–17:00 in New York

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

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

Practical Tips for Arizona–New York Scheduling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Arizona and New York?

The time difference is 3 hours. New York is 3 hours ahead of Arizona.

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 New York?

The best window is between 09:00 and 14:00 Arizona time, which corresponds to 12:00–17:00 in New York. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Arizona time to New York time?

Add 3 hours to Arizona time to get New York time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

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