Amsterdam to Phoenix Time Difference
Phoenix is 9 hours behind Amsterdam. When it's 03:33:49 PM in Amsterdam, it's 06:33:49 AM in Phoenix.
How Many Hours Behind Is Phoenix From Amsterdam?
Phoenix is 9 hours behind Amsterdam. So Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Amsterdam starts when it is already 12:00 AM in Phoenix. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Amsterdam changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Amsterdam and Phoenix
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Amsterdam and Phoenix never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Amsterdam, which is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Phoenix.
both at work Amsterdam only Phoenix only neither — hours shown along the strip are Amsterdam local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Amsterdam to see the exact equivalent in Phoenix.
Common Times Converted
Amsterdam time on the left, Phoenix time on the right.
Amsterdam to Phoenix: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Amsterdam. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Amsterdam | Phoenix | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Amsterdam only |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM | Amsterdam only |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Amsterdam only |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | Amsterdam only |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM | Amsterdam only |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM | Amsterdam only |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | Amsterdam only |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | Amsterdam only |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Phoenix only |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Phoenix only |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Phoenix only |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Phoenix only |
Understanding the Amsterdam – Phoenix Time Difference
Amsterdam runs on Europe/Amsterdam, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Phoenix runs on America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00). The gap of 9 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Amsterdam observes Daylight Saving Time and Phoenix does not, so the gap between them shifts by an hour twice a year. The next shift is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Amsterdam adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 8 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
Amsterdam today
Phoenix today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Phoenix?
Phoenix is currently 9 hours behind Amsterdam. That gap becomes 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Amsterdam changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Phoenix from Amsterdam?
Phoenix is 9 hours behind Amsterdam. Looking at it the other way, Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time is it in Phoenix when it is 9:00 AM in Amsterdam?
When it is 9:00 AM in Amsterdam, it is 12:00 AM in Phoenix.
Is Phoenix ahead of or behind Amsterdam?
Phoenix is 9 hours behind Amsterdam. Amsterdam reaches each point in the day first, so Phoenix is still getting started while the Amsterdam working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Amsterdam and Phoenix?
Standard business hours in Amsterdam and Phoenix do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Amsterdam, which is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Phoenix.
Does the time difference between Amsterdam and Phoenix change during the year?
Yes. Amsterdam observes Daylight Saving Time and Phoenix does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zones are Amsterdam and Phoenix in?
Amsterdam uses the Europe/Amsterdam time zone, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Phoenix uses America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00).