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The live clock on this page shows Mountain Standard Time, which runs at UTC/GMT -7 hours year-round. No Daylight Saving Time applies for 2025, so your schedule stays steady while many others shift.
You’ll see why this time zone often sits three hours behind the U.S. East Coast during spring and summer. That helps you plan calls, flights, and deadlines without last-minute confusion.
Phoenix sits at about 33°27’N, 112°04’W with an elevation near 330 m. Languages commonly used include English, Spanish, and Navajo, and the country code is +1. Helpful tools on this page include a Meeting Planner, Time Zone Converter, Event Time Announcer, and a free embeddable Phoenix clock you can add to your site.
If you need a quick sync, use the converter or embed the clock and move on with your day.
Key Takeaways
- The live clock displays MST at UTC-7 with no DST for 2025.
- You can quickly get the current local reading for scheduling and travel.
- Arizona typically sits three hours behind Eastern locations during summer shifts.
- Tools offered: Meeting Planner, Time Zone Converter, Event Time Announcer, and embeddable Phoenix clock.
- Phoenix coordinates (33°27’N, 112°04’W) and elevation (~330 m) help anchor this info.
Arizona Live Clock and Current Local Time (MST, UTC/GMT -7)
Check the live display below to get the exact current local reading for Phoenix and the rest of the state.
Live AZ Clock: Your current local time shown
You can view the running clock here to see precise local time without conversion. The example snapshot shows 7:06:34 pm MST, Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Mountain Standard Time year-round: UTC/GMT -7 hours
Mountain standard time stays fixed at UTC/GMT -7, so your schedule avoids spring and fall shifts. That means predictable hours for meetings and travel.
Today’s date and context across United States zones
Late October daylight details show sunrise near 6:43 am and sunset about 5:39 pm in Phoenix, giving roughly 10 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
- Arizona usually runs three hours behind New York during daylight saving months.
- Use the built-in Time Zone Converter and Meeting Planner to match other zones on a map or planner.
- Quick airport context: Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) and Tucson International (TUS) help tie flights to the correct local reading.
What time is it in Arizona
Check the live clock above for the exact current local minute across most major cities. The display gives you an instant, reliable reading so you can schedule calls or visits without guessing.
Most cities share the same setting: Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Yuma, Prescott, Flagstaff and many more all match the live reading. That uniformity keeps planning straightforward across urban and business centers.
One key exception: parts of the Navajo Nation may observe Daylight Saving weeks and briefly follow different zones, so double-check if you’re traveling through Chinle, Tuba City, Window Rock, or Jeddito.
“Use this page as your quick reference so you don’t have to guess the current minute across major cities and regional zones.”
- You’ll get a single, direct answer from the live clock for immediate planning.
- Phone automatic settings in major cities should match the display.
- If you drive across tribal lands, watch for brief shifts during DST weeks.
Arizona Time Zone Explained: Mountain Standard Time, No Daylight Saving
Arizona keeps a steady clock all year by staying on Mountain Standard.
No Daylight Saving Time for most of the state
Most of the state does not observe daylight saving during 2025. That means your schedule does not shift each spring or fall.
Navajo Nation exception
The Navajo Nation follows daylight saving time, creating seasonal differences across some tribal lands. If you travel across those boundaries, double-check local rules to avoid missed appointments.
How year-round standard differs from neighbors
Nearby states switch to daylight time and briefly gain an hour relative to the fixed mountain standard. This creates short-lived offsets with New Mexico and Colorado during spring and summer.
- Steady hours: businesses and schools keep a predictable schedule.
- Fewer missed calls: fixed scheduling reduces confusion with other zones.
- Check routes: tribal lands may follow different saving time rules.
| Region | Year-round | Spring/Summer change |
|---|---|---|
| Most of the state | Mountain Standard | No change |
| Navajo Nation | Mountain Standard | Observes daylight saving time |
| New Mexico / Colorado | Mountain Standard (winter) | Switch to daylight time (+1 hour) |
“Keeping a fixed standard makes daily planning simpler and reduces seasonal errors.”
Time Difference: Arizona vs New York and GMT/UTC
A simple rule links Arizona’s steady offset to New York and global UTC references. This helps you schedule calls, webinars, and shipments without extra math.
Arizona relative to New York during saving time
When New York observes daylight saving time, Arizona is typically three hours behind. For example, 9 am in New York equals 6 am for most of the state.
How MST maps to GMT/UTC -7
Arizona keeps a fixed offset: Mountain Standard Time stays at GMT/UTC -7 year-round. Subtract seven from UTC to get local hours any day.
- Expect the gap to shrink when the East Coast returns to standard time, since Arizona does not change clocks.
- Verify meeting invites during spring and fall transitions elsewhere, even though your local clock stays constant.
- Use the rule of thumb: UTC minus seven hours = local Arizona reading for global scheduling.
“Use this simple conversion habit to avoid early or late joins on cross-country calls.”
Arizona Cities and Local Time at a Glance
Major urban centers across the state keep a single, steady clock for everyday planning.
This uniform setup makes scheduling simple. You can plan meetings, deliveries, or travel without juggling multiple offsets. Most metro areas follow the same local time, so a single calendar reference works across the state.
Quick confirmation covers Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Flagstaff, Yuma, Prescott, Surprise, Tempe, Goodyear, Sedona and more. That consistency helps teams move between offices or field sites with fewer errors.
How this helps you
- You’ll use one live clock for statewide checks instead of separate pages.
- Flights, rideshares, and broadcasts match a single schedule for most cities.
- Project teams keep synced hours across valley and northern locations.
| City Group | Common Setting | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe | MST year-round | Business hubs, single calendar reference |
| Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona | MST year-round | Mountain towns use same clock for travel planning |
| Tucson, Yuma, Glendale | MST year-round | Airports and local services match statewide schedule |
“Use one reliable clock to keep your statewide plans on track.”
Tools and Resources: Time Zone Converter, Meeting Planner, and Free Clock
Helpful widgets and planners let you synchronize calendars in seconds for any event.
Plan across regions with the Meeting Planner and Converter
Use the Phoenix Meeting Planner and the Time Zone Converter to pick meeting slots that work for everyone. These tools show converted slots and let you paste choices into calendar invites.
Add a live clock to your site
You can embed a free HTML clock to keep teams aligned on standard time. The widget updates continuously so pages and intranets always show the current local time without manual edits.
Practical details for travel and contact
Quick airport facts help match itineraries to the right zone:
| Item | Code | Distance from Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX (KPHX) | ~7 km |
| Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport | AZA (KIWA) | ~40 km |
| Local area codes | 480, 602, 623 | Phone and contact context |
- Use the Event Time Announcer for webinars and shareable links.
- View a map to visualize participants across zones before finalizing invites.
- Standard time stays fixed here, which helps avoid daylight saving mismatches elsewhere.
“Embed one reliable converter and one live clock to cut scheduling errors and save time.”
City-by-City Snapshot: Most of Arizona vs Navajo Nation
Here’s a compact guide that separates the steady mountain standard cities from the Navajo Nation locations that advance an hour.
Most of the state (no DST): Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Surprise, Goodyear, Prescott, Sedona, Flagstaff, Yuma, Bullhead City, Page, Winslow, Sierra Vista, Wellton, Pinetop-Lakeside. These places follow mountain standard and keep a steady clock year-round.
Navajo Nation (observes DST): Chinle, Tuba City, Jeddito, Window Rock, Moenkopi. During daylight saving periods these communities run one hour ahead of the surrounding areas.
| Area | Typical setting | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Most cities listed | Mountain standard | Same local time across service areas |
| Navajo Nation towns | Daylight time (seasonal) | One-hour difference during spring/summer |
| Phoenix / PHX | Mountain standard | PHX sits about 4 mi ESE of downtown; use this for airport transfers |
“Expect pockets of an hour difference when you cross the northern zone boundary; confirm local time before travel or meetings.”
You’ll avoid missed connections if you check the live clock and a converter before departures. Travel through northern areas can cross the boundary multiple times, so double-check schedules and adjust by one hour when needed.
Conclusion
This short summary gives practical steps so you can set meetings, flights, and events without second-guessing.
You have a dependable live clock and clear rules for standard time (UTC−7) across most of the state.
Remember the Navajo Nation exception and check the Meeting Planner, Time Zone Converter, or Event Time Announcer when routes cross tribal zones.
Use the free embeddable clock and the quick map to align contacts, airports (PHX, AZA), and area codes (480, 602, 623) across the united states.
Takeaway: consult the live display for the current local minute, confirm the zone on a converter, then book with confidence.
FAQ
Live AZ Clock shows Mountain Standard Time year-round — why?
Arizona follows Mountain Standard Time (MST) all year, which is UTC/GMT -7. Most of the state does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so your clock stays fixed while many other U.S. regions jump forward or back seasonally.
Does any part of the state observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. The Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona observes Daylight Saving Time, matching clocks with neighboring parts of New Mexico and Utah during the DST period. The rest of the state, including Phoenix and Tucson, does not.
How many hours behind New York is Arizona?
During U.S. Daylight Saving Time (spring through fall), Arizona is three hours behind New York. When New York returns to Eastern Standard Time and Arizona remains on MST, the gap is two hours.
How does MST map to GMT/UTC?
Mountain Standard Time equals UTC/GMT -7 hours. That offset remains constant for Arizona outside the Navajo Nation, so you can reliably convert times using -7 from UTC.
Do all Arizona cities share the same local time?
Almost all do. Major cities like Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, Mesa, Chandler, and Scottsdale follow the same MST offset, with the Navajo Nation communities as the primary exception due to DST observance.
How should you schedule meetings across U.S. time zones with Arizona participants?
Use a time zone converter or meeting planner and lock Arizona to MST (UTC -7). Confirm whether the attendee is in the Navajo Nation during DST months. List both local and UTC times to avoid confusion.
Can you add a live Arizona clock to a website?
Yes. Many free embeddable clocks and widgets provide live MST displays for Phoenix and other Arizona cities. Choose one that references UTC -7 to ensure correct year-round time for most locations.
Which airports and area codes should travelers note when planning a trip?
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is the main hub; smaller airports serve Tucson and Flagstaff. Common Arizona area codes include 480, 602, and 623. Those details help when booking flights and arranging local calls across time zones.
How do you tell whether a given Arizona town follows DST?
Check whether the town lies within the Navajo Nation boundaries. Cities like Window Rock, Chinle, and Tuba City observe Daylight Saving Time; Phoenix, Mesa, and Yuma do not. Official government or tribal websites list current rules.
Where can you find a reliable live local time feed for Arizona?
Use established time services such as time.gov, worldtimebuddy.com, or reputable news and travel sites. Look for displays that state MST or UTC -7 to ensure they reflect Arizona’s standard offset.
