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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Phoenix

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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🇺🇸PhoenixUTC-7
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Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jun 22
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Phoenix, US
Mon, Jun 22

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Time Difference
0 hours
Los Angeles and Phoenix are in the same timezone
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Los Angeles vs Phoenix timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Phoenix (US) uses America/Phoenix at UTC-7. This means Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Phoenix

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 8 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–5pm in Los Angeles, which is 9am–5pm in Phoenix. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Los AngelesPhoenixStatus
6am6amLos Angeles early, Phoenix early
7am7amLos Angeles early, Phoenix early
8am8amLos Angeles early, Phoenix early
9am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5pmLos Angeles evening, Phoenix evening
6pm6pmLos Angeles evening, Phoenix evening
7pm7pmLos Angeles evening, Phoenix evening
8pm8pmLos Angeles evening, Phoenix evening
9pm9pmLos Angeles evening, Phoenix evening
10pm10pmLos Angeles late evening, Phoenix late evening

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 Los Angeles and Phoenix

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

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Phoenix
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Los Angeles is the same time
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Phoenix

Distance between Los Angeles and Phoenix

Great-circle distance
574 km
Direct flight time
~1h 41m

Los Angeles and Phoenix are 574 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~1h 41m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Phoenix?
The current time difference is 0 hours. Los Angeles and Phoenix are currently at the same time.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Phoenix?
Los Angeles and Phoenix are currently at the same time.
What time is it in Phoenix when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 9am in Phoenix.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Phoenix?
The best window is 9am–5pm in Los Angeles, which is 9am–5pm in Phoenix. That's 8 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Los Angeles and Phoenix observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Phoenix?
Los Angeles and Phoenix are 574 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 1 hour 41 minutes.