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Current Time in Phoenix, United States
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America/Phoenix
Phoenix Timezone Details
| Timezone | MST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-7:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/Phoenix |
| Country |  United States |
| Population | 1.6 million |
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📅 Public Holidays in United States (2026)
Upcoming public holidays for United States. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Jan 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 16
Presidents' Day
May 25
Memorial Day
Jun 19
Juneteenth
Jul 4
Independence Day
Sep 7
Labor Day
Oct 12
Columbus Day
Nov 11
Veterans Day
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.
📞 Best Time to Call Phoenix
Find the best hours for a call between Phoenix (MST, UTC-7:00) and another city.
✈ Phoenix Airport & Flight Time Calculator
✈ PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
🚇 Getting Around Phoenix
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Valley Metro Rail (49 stations)
⏰ 4:00–01:00 (Fri–Sat until 02:00) · 3 lines
💡 Connects downtown Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and Sky Harbor Airport (PHX). The backbone of transit.
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Valley Metro Bus
50+ lines
💡 Covers most of the Phoenix metro. RAPID buses run express on main corridors.
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Uber / Lyft
💡 Phoenix is extremely car-dependent and sprawling. Rideshare is the most practical option for most trips.
🎫 Tickets & Passes
Single: $2.00 (bus or rail)
Day cap: $4.00 (day pass)
Weekly: $20.00 (weekly pass)
✈ Airport link: Valley Metro Rail from PHX Sky Harbor (44th St/Washington stop): $2.00 to downtown (15 min)
💡 Phoenix is one of the most car-dependent cities in the US. A rental car is recommended for full exploration.
📱 Recommended app: Valley Metro app or Google Maps
🏛 Top Attractions in Phoenix
Highlights, entry prices & insider tips
Grand Canyon (South Rim)
$35/car
Nature
💡 3.5-hour drive north. One of the world's great natural wonders. Sunrise from Mather Point is unforgettable.
Heard Museum
$20
Museum
💡 World's best Native American art and culture museum. Moving and beautifully curated. Don't miss it.
Desert Botanical Garden
$25
Nature
💡 Stunning collection of Sonoran Desert plants. Spring wildflowers (March–April) are breathtaking.
Camelback Mountain
Free
Hiking
💡 Most iconic hike in Phoenix — steep but rewarding summit views. Go before 8am to avoid heat.
Old Town Scottsdale
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Best restaurants, galleries and bars in the metro. The ArtWalk on Thursday evenings is excellent.
Phoenix Art Museum
$23
Museum
💡 Largest art museum in the American Southwest. Excellent Latin American and fashion collections.
Sedona
Free
Day Trip
💡 2-hour drive north. Red rock formations are spectacular. Best sunset views from Airport Mesa.
Taliesin West (Frank Lloyd Wright)
$35
Historic
💡 Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school. Guided tours are the best architecture experience in the Southwest.
🎟 Money-saving tip: Phoenix summer temperatures exceed 45°C — plan outdoor activities for early morning only. October–April is ideal weather with clear blue skies.
🍽 Where to Eat in Phoenix
Local favourites & must-try dishes
FnB
£££
Arizona Seasonal
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Old Town Scottsdale
💡 James Beard finalist chef Charleen Badman. The best vegetable cooking in Arizona. Reserve ahead.
Pizzeria Bianco
££
Pizza
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Downtown Phoenix
💡 James Beard Award-winning pizza. Rosemary, fennel sausage and wood-fired perfection. Long waits.
Los Dos Molinos
££
New Mexico Mexican
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South Phoenix
💡 Fiery New Mexico red chile — the hottest Mexican food in the state. Not for the faint-hearted.
Barrio Café
£££
Modern Mexican
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Thomas Road
💡 James Beard Award winner. The guacamole is prepared tableside. Outstanding mole negro.
Kai Restaurant (Sheraton)
££££
Native American
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Chandler
💡 Only AAA Five Diamond Native American restaurant in the US. Ingredients from the Gila River Indian Community.
Elote Café (Sedona)
££
Mexican
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Sedona (2h)
💡 Worth the drive to Sedona. Jeff Smedstad's Mexican cuisine with Sonoran ingredients. No reservations — queue.
£ = under $20 · ££ = $20–60 · £££ = $60–120 · ££££ = $120+
💡 Local tip: Scottsdale has the most sophisticated dining scene. Downtown Phoenix is rapidly developing with excellent new restaurants. The summer heat keeps restaurant prices lower than comparable US cities.
🏨 Where to Stay in Phoenix
Best hotels for every budget
Royal Palms Resort
$250–600/night
★★★★★
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Arcadia
💡 Mediterranean-style estate at the base of Camelback Mountain. Most romantic resort in Phoenix.
The Camby Autograph Collection
$130–260/night
★★★★
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Biltmore Area
💡 Stylish hotel with great pool scene. Close to upscale Biltmore shopping.
Kimpton Palomar Phoenix
$120–240/night
★★★★
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Downtown
💡 Best hotel in downtown Phoenix. Rooftop pool with mountain views. Pet-friendly.
The Phoenician Scottsdale
$400–900/night
★★★★★
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Scottsdale
💡 Icon of Arizona luxury resort at the base of Camelback. Multiple pools, spa and golf course.
Courtyard Scottsdale Old Town
$100–200/night
★★★
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Old Town Scottsdale
💡 Best value for Old Town Scottsdale access. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping.
💡 Area tip: Phoenix hotel prices plummet in summer (June–September) due to extreme heat. Resorts offer huge discounts — great time to visit if you don't mind 40°C+ temperatures.
🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Phoenix
Theatres, clubs, live music & local events
Footprint Center (Suns/Mercury)
Sports
💡 Phoenix Suns NBA games in downtown Phoenix. Mercury WNBA are also here and exciting to watch.
Chase Field (Diamondbacks)
Sports
💡 MLB baseball with a retractable roof and pool in the outfield. Comfortable in summer heat. Pool package is a famous Phoenix experience.
Phoenix Symphony
Classical
💡 Outstanding symphony orchestra at Symphony Hall downtown.
Old Town Scottsdale nightlife
Bars/Clubs
💡 Scottsdale is Arizona's nightlife capital — Old Town has the densest concentration of bars and clubs in the state.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation events
Culture
💡 Taliesin West hosts seasonal events, concerts and architecture tours at night — spectacular setting.
Hot air balloon (dawn)
Attraction
💡 Phoenix offers the best hot air balloon conditions in the world. Dawn flights over the Sonoran Desert with Camelback Mountain are extraordinary.
Desert Botanical Garden evening events
Culture
💡 Las Noches de las Luminarias (December) and spring Sonoran Desert Festival evening events are magical.
Innings Festival (Tempe)
Festival
💡 February — baseball and music festival at Tempe Beach Park. Past headliners: Foo Fighters, Beck, Weezer.
🌙 Nightlife tip: Phoenix entertainment happens outdoors September–May and indoors June–August. Scottsdale's Old Town is the nightlife hub; Downtown Phoenix is growing rapidly with new venues.
💡 Travel Tips for Phoenix
Practical info for a smooth trip
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Currency
US Dollar (USD $). Cards accepted everywhere.
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Weather
Extreme desert heat — June–September can reach 45°C+. October–April is glorious (20–28°C, sunny, dry). The summer heat is genuinely dangerous — do not hike after 8am.
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SIM / Data
Verizon and AT&T have the best Phoenix coverage. T-Mobile also reliable.
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Plugs
Type A/B (120V). Adapters needed for European devices.
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Tipping
18–20% at restaurants. Standard US tipping applies.
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Transport
Phoenix is extremely car-dependent — one of the most spread-out cities in the US. A rental car is essential for most visitors.
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Emergency
Call 911 for all emergencies.
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Hydration
Carry water everywhere, especially in summer. The desert heat combined with low humidity means dehydration happens fast — drink 3–4 litres per day outdoors.
📅 Best time to visit
October–April is the best time (Goldilocks weather, outdoor events, PGA Tour, Spring Training baseball). May and September are shoulder season. Avoid June–August if possible.
🛂 Visa information
ESTA required for VWP countries. Canadian citizens need no visa.
About Phoenix Time Zone (MST)
Phoenix, the capital and largest city of Arizona, uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. Arizona is one of the few US states that does not observe DST.
Key fact: Phoenix stays at UTC−7 year-round; in summer it shares the UTC offset with Los Angeles (PDT).
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Phoenix with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Phoenix Time
What time is it in Phoenix right now? +
The current time in Phoenix, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Phoenix is in the MST timezone (UTC-7:00).
What timezone is Phoenix in? +
Phoenix is in the MST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Phoenix. The UTC offset is -7:00 (year-round).Does Phoenix observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Phoenix does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC-7:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Phoenix? +
Phoenix's UTC offset is UTC-7:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and London? +
Phoenix (MST) is UTC-7:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Phoenix stays at UTC−7 year-round; in summer it shares the UTC offset with Los Angeles (PDT).
How do I convert Phoenix time to UTC? +
To convert Phoenix time to UTC, subtract UTC-7:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Phoenix and the UTC offset is UTC-7:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Phoenix in? +
Phoenix is located in North America. It is the 1.6 million population city in United States.
What is the IANA timezone name for Phoenix? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Phoenix is
America/Phoenix. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.What time is sunrise in Phoenix today? +
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Phoenix are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Phoenix's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).
What time does it get dark in Phoenix? +
Sunset times in Phoenix are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.
How long is a flight from Phoenix? +
Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Phoenix to London, Phoenix to New York, Phoenix to Dubai, Phoenix to Tokyo.
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