Current time in Arizona
Arizona spans 2 main time zones, from UTC−7 to UTC−6.
| Area | Time now | Offset now | IANA zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (most) | --:-- | UTC−7 | America/Phoenix |
| Navajo Nation | --:-- | UTC−7 | America/Denver |
Time difference from Arizona
| Place | Arizona (most) is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 h behind 2 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Chicago | 2 h behind 1 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Los Angeles | same time 1 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| London | 8 h behind 7 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Berlin | 9 h behind 8 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| India | 12 h 30 min behind all year | |
| Tokyo | 16 h behind all year | |
| Sydney | 18 h behind 17 h behind 4 Apr–3 Oct | |
| UTC | 7 h behind all year |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Arizona
Quick facts
IANA zone: America/Phoenix
Standard: UTC−7 (MST)
Daylight saving: not observed
Same clock all year as: Creston, Dawson, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Hermosillo, Mazatlan, Whitehorse.
Daylight saving in Arizona
Arizona (most)
UTC−7 all year (MST).
Arizona (most) does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC−7 all year (MST).
Navajo Nation
UTC−7 (MST) in standard time and UTC−6 (MDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−7 → UTC−6 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−6 → UTC−7 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−7 → UTC−6 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−6 → UTC−7 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Arizona time
Questions
What time zone is Arizona in?
Arizona uses several zones: Arizona (most) (America/Phoenix, UTC−7 all year (MST)); Navajo Nation (America/Denver, UTC−7 (MST) in standard time and UTC−6 (MDT) in daylight saving time).
Does Arizona use daylight saving time?
Partly: Navajo Nation change clocks, while Arizona (most) do not.
How many hours ahead of New York is Arizona?
Arizona (Arizona (most)) is usually 3 h behind New York (US Eastern Time) (2 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec, 2026).
What is the time difference between Arizona and London?
Arizona (Arizona (most)) is usually 8 h behind London (7 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec, 2026).
Does Arizona have more than one time zone?
Yes, 2 are listed on this page, each with its own IANA zone. When you share a time with someone in Arizona, name the city or region rather than just the country.