Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Phoenix

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

Los Angeles and Phoenix share the same current UTC offset
Los Angeles, United States
13:56:32
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)
Phoenix, United States
13:56:32
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · MST

Time Zone Details: Los Angeles vs Phoenix

Detail Los Angeles Phoenix
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesAmerica/Phoenix
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC-7
AbbreviationPDTMST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

09:00–17:00 in Los Angeles  =  09:00–17:00 in Phoenix

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Los Angeles Phoenix
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 Phoenix is on standard time. When Los Angeles switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Phoenix?

The time difference is 0 hours. Los Angeles and Phoenix 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 Los Angeles to Phoenix?

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

How do I convert Los Angeles time to Phoenix 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.

Related Pages

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