Los Angeles to Phoenix Time Difference
Phoenix and Los Angeles are on the same clock time. There is no time difference between them right now.
Is There a Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Phoenix?
No — Phoenix and Los Angeles are on exactly the same clock. Whatever the time is in Los Angeles, it is the same in Phoenix, so nothing needs converting between them.
Best Time to Call Los Angeles and Phoenix
Both cities are inside normal business hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Los Angeles — that's 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Phoenix. That's an 8-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work Los Angeles only Phoenix only neither — hours shown along the strip are Los Angeles local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Los Angeles to see the exact equivalent in Phoenix.
Common Times Converted
Los Angeles time on the left, Phoenix time on the right.
Los Angeles to Phoenix: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Los Angeles. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Los Angeles | Phoenix | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | — |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 AM | — |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Both cities |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Both cities |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Both cities |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Both cities |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Both cities |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Both cities |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Both cities |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Both cities |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM | — |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | — |
Understanding the Los Angeles – Phoenix Time Difference
Los Angeles runs on America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). Phoenix runs on America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00). Both offsets are identical right now, which is why the two cities show the same clock time.
Los Angeles 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, November 1, 2026, when Los Angeles adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 1 hour. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Phoenix?
There is currently no time difference between Los Angeles and Phoenix. Both cities are on the same clock time right now.
What time is it in Phoenix when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles?
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix.
What is the best time to call between Los Angeles and Phoenix?
Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Los Angeles time, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Phoenix. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Phoenix change during the year?
Yes. Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time and Phoenix does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zones are Los Angeles and Phoenix in?
Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). Phoenix uses America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00).