Time Difference Between Phoenix and Toronto

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

Toronto is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix — 3 hours
Phoenix, United States
15:18:43
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · MST
Toronto, Canada
18:18:43
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Phoenix vs Toronto

Detail Phoenix Toronto
Time Zone IDAmerica/PhoenixAmerica/Toronto
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC-4
AbbreviationMSTEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryUnited StatesCanada
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

09:00–14:00 in Phoenix  =  12:00–17:00 in Toronto

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Phoenix Toronto
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

Toronto is currently observing daylight saving time, while Phoenix is on standard time. When Toronto 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 Phoenix and Toronto?

The time difference is 3 hours. Toronto is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.

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 Phoenix to Toronto?

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

How do I convert Phoenix time to Toronto time?

Add 3 hours to Phoenix time to get Toronto 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.