London to Phoenix Time Difference
Phoenix is 8 hours behind London. When it's 01:57:48 PM in London, it's 05:57:48 AM in Phoenix.
How Many Hours Behind Is Phoenix From London?
Phoenix is 8 hours behind London. So London is 8 hours ahead of Phoenix looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in London starts when it is already 1:00 AM in Phoenix. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 7 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when London changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call London and Phoenix
Standard 9-to-5 hours in London and Phoenix never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in London, which is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Phoenix.
both at work London only Phoenix only neither — hours shown along the strip are London local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in London to see the exact equivalent in Phoenix.
Common Times Converted
London time on the left, Phoenix time on the right.
London to Phoenix: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in London. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| London | Phoenix | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | London only |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM | London only |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM | London only |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | London only |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM | London only |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM | London only |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | London only |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM | London only |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Phoenix only |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Phoenix only |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Phoenix only |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Phoenix only |
Understanding the London – Phoenix Time Difference
London runs on Europe/London, currently BST (UTC+1:00). Phoenix runs on America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00). The gap of 8 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
London 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 London adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 7 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in the United Kingdom · Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
London today
Phoenix today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Phoenix?
Phoenix is currently 8 hours behind London. That gap becomes 7 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when London changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Phoenix from London?
Phoenix is 8 hours behind London. Looking at it the other way, London is 8 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time is it in Phoenix when it is 9:00 AM in London?
When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 1:00 AM in Phoenix.
Is Phoenix ahead of or behind London?
Phoenix is 8 hours behind London. London reaches each point in the day first, so Phoenix is still getting started while the London working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between London and Phoenix?
Standard business hours in London and Phoenix do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in London, which is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Phoenix.
Does the time difference between London and Phoenix change during the year?
Yes. London observes Daylight Saving Time and Phoenix does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 7 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zones are London and Phoenix in?
London uses the Europe/London time zone, currently BST (UTC+1:00). Phoenix uses America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00).