Time Difference Between Berlin and Phoenix

The time difference between Berlin and Phoenix is 9 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Berlin, it is 03:00 in Phoenix. Berlin uses the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+2), while Phoenix uses America/Phoenix (UTC-7).

Phoenix is 9 hours behind Berlin — 9 hours
Berlin, Germany
01:37:10
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)
Phoenix, United States
16:37:10
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-7 · MST

Time Zone Details: Berlin vs Phoenix

Detail Berlin Phoenix
Time Zone IDEurope/BerlinAmerica/Phoenix
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC-7
AbbreviationCESTMST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryGermanyUnited States
RegionEuropeNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 9 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Berlin and Phoenix. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Berlin or late evenings in Phoenix tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

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

Practical Tips for Berlin–Phoenix Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Phoenix?

The time difference is 9 hours. Phoenix is 9 hours behind Berlin.

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 Berlin to Phoenix?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Berlin time to Phoenix time?

Subtract 9 hours from Berlin time to get Phoenix time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.