Phoenix to London Time Difference
London is 8 hours ahead of Phoenix. When it's 05:06:08 AM in Phoenix, it's 01:06:08 PM in London.
How Many Hours Ahead Is London From Phoenix?
London is 8 hours ahead of Phoenix. So Phoenix is 8 hours behind London looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Phoenix starts when it is already 5:00 PM in London. 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 Phoenix and London
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Phoenix and London never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Phoenix, which is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in London.
both at work Phoenix only London only neither — hours shown along the strip are Phoenix local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Phoenix to see the exact equivalent in London.
Common Times Converted
Phoenix time on the left, London time on the right.
Phoenix to London: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Phoenix. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Phoenix | London | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | London only |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | London only |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | London only |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | London only |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | London only |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | London only |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | London only |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | London only |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | Phoenix only |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day | — |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM next day | — |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM next day | — |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM next day | — |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM next day | — |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM next day | — |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM next day | — |
Understanding the Phoenix – London Time Difference
Phoenix runs on America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00). London runs on Europe/London, currently BST (UTC+1:00). 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 States · Daylight Saving Time in the United Kingdom.
Phoenix today
London today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Phoenix and London?
London is currently 8 hours ahead of Phoenix. That gap becomes 7 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when London changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is London from Phoenix?
London is 8 hours ahead of Phoenix. Looking at it the other way, Phoenix is 8 hours behind London.
What time is it in London when it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix?
When it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix, it is 5:00 PM in London.
Is London ahead of or behind Phoenix?
London is 8 hours ahead of Phoenix. London reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Phoenix is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Phoenix and London?
Standard business hours in Phoenix and London do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Phoenix, which is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in London.
Does the time difference between Phoenix and London 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 Phoenix and London in?
Phoenix uses the America/Phoenix time zone, currently MST (UTC-7:00). London uses Europe/London, currently BST (UTC+1:00).