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Time Difference: New York to Phoenix

🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
vs
🇺🇸PhoenixUTC-7
🇺🇸
New York, US
Wed, Jun 3
🇺🇸
Phoenix, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
3 hours
Phoenix is 3 hours behind New York

New York vs Phoenix timezone guide

New York (US) uses the America/New_York timezone at UTC-5, while Phoenix (US) uses America/Phoenix at UTC-7. This means Phoenix is 2 hours behind New York (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between New York and Phoenix

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 5 hours per day. The shared window is 12pm5pm in New York, which is 9am2pm in Phoenix. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

New YorkPhoenixStatus
6am3amNew York early, Phoenix asleep
7am4amNew York early, Phoenix asleep
8am5amNew York early, Phoenix asleep
9am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm5pmNew York evening, Phoenix evening
9pm6pmNew York evening, Phoenix evening
10pm7pmNew York late evening, Phoenix 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 New York and Phoenix

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

  • Dec 31 Mar 8New York is 2 hours ahead Phoenix
  • Mar 8 Nov 1New York is 3 hours ahead Phoenix
  • Nov 1 Dec 31New York is 2 hours ahead Phoenix

Distance between New York and Phoenix

Great-circle distance
3,444 km
Direct flight time
~5h 3m

New York and Phoenix are 3,444 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~5h 3m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between New York and Phoenix?
The current time difference is 3 hours. New York is currently 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Is New York ahead of Phoenix?
Yes. New York is currently 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time is it in Phoenix when it's 9 AM in New York?
When it's 9 AM in New York, it's 6am in Phoenix.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Phoenix?
The best window is 12pm–5pm in New York, which is 9am–2pm in Phoenix. That's 5 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do New York and Phoenix observe daylight saving time?
New York 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 New York and Phoenix?
New York and Phoenix are 3,444 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 5 hours 3 minutes.