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Time Difference: Berlin to Phoenix

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇺🇸PhoenixUTC-7
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Wed, Jun 3
🇺🇸
Phoenix, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
9 hours
Phoenix is 9 hours behind Berlin

Berlin vs Phoenix timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Phoenix (US) uses America/Phoenix at UTC-7. This means Phoenix is 8 hours behind Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Phoenix

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Berlin and Phoenix do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinPhoenixStatus
6am9pmBerlin early, Phoenix evening
7am10pmBerlin early, Phoenix late evening
8am11pmBerlin early, Phoenix late evening
9am12amBerlin working hours, Phoenix asleep
10am1amBerlin working hours, Phoenix asleep
11am2amBerlin working hours, Phoenix asleep
12pm3amBerlin working hours, Phoenix asleep
1pm4amBerlin working hours, Phoenix asleep
2pm5amBerlin working hours, Phoenix asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amBerlin evening, Phoenix early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmBerlin late evening, Phoenix working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Berlin and Phoenix

Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Phoenix does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Berlin's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Berlin is 8 hours ahead Phoenix
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Berlin is 9 hours ahead Phoenix
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Berlin is 8 hours ahead Phoenix

Distance between Berlin and Phoenix

Great-circle distance
9,095 km
Direct flight time
~11h 42m

Berlin and Phoenix are 9,095 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 42m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Phoenix?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Berlin is currently 9 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Is Berlin ahead of Phoenix?
Yes. Berlin is currently 9 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time is it in Phoenix when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 12am in Phoenix.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Phoenix?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Berlin and Phoenix do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Berlin and Phoenix observe daylight saving time?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Phoenix does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Berlin and Phoenix?
Berlin and Phoenix are 9,095 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 42 minutes.