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Time Difference: London to Phoenix

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇺🇸PhoenixUTC-7
🇬🇧
London, UK
Wed, Jun 3
🇺🇸
Phoenix, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
8 hours
Phoenix is 8 hours behind London

London vs Phoenix timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Phoenix (US) uses America/Phoenix at UTC-7. This means Phoenix is 7 hours behind London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Phoenix

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in London 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

LondonPhoenixStatus
6am10pmLondon early, Phoenix late evening
7am11pmLondon early, Phoenix late evening
8am12amLondon early, Phoenix asleep
9am1amLondon working hours, Phoenix asleep
10am2amLondon working hours, Phoenix asleep
11am3amLondon working hours, Phoenix asleep
12pm4amLondon working hours, Phoenix asleep
1pm5amLondon working hours, Phoenix asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmLondon 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 London and Phoenix

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

  • Jan 1 Mar 29London is 7 hours ahead Phoenix
  • Mar 29 Oct 25London is 8 hours ahead Phoenix
  • Oct 25 Dec 31London is 7 hours ahead Phoenix

Distance between London and Phoenix

Great-circle distance
8,481 km
Direct flight time
~10h 59m

London and Phoenix are 8,481 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 59m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Phoenix?
The current time difference is 8 hours. London is currently 8 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Is London ahead of Phoenix?
Yes. London is currently 8 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time is it in Phoenix when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 1am in Phoenix.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Phoenix?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in London 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 London and Phoenix observe daylight saving time?
London 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 London and Phoenix?
London and Phoenix are 8,481 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 59 minutes.