Time Difference Between Toronto and Phoenix

The time difference between Toronto and Phoenix is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Toronto, it is 10:00 in Phoenix. Toronto uses the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-5), while Phoenix uses America/Phoenix (UTC-7).

Phoenix is 2 hours behind Toronto — 2 hours
Toronto, Canada
11:51:18
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-5 · EST
↔
Phoenix, United States
09:51:18
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-7 · MST

Time Zone Details: Toronto vs Phoenix

Detail Toronto Phoenix
Time Zone IDAmerica/TorontoAmerica/Phoenix
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC-7
AbbreviationESTMST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryCanadaUnited States
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Toronto and Phoenix (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

11:00–17:00 in Toronto  =  09:00–15:00 in Phoenix

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Toronto nor Phoenix is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Toronto and Phoenix?

The time difference is 2 hours. Phoenix is 2 hours behind Toronto.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Toronto or Phoenix observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Toronto to Phoenix?

The best window is between 11:00 and 17:00 Toronto time, which corresponds to 09:00–15:00 in Phoenix. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Toronto time to Phoenix time?

Subtract 2 hours from Toronto 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.