Arizona uses the America/Phoenix time zone, abbreviated MST, which is UTC-7. It does not observe daylight saving time (except the Navajo Nation), so its time difference with California and Colorado changes during the year. Arizona has not observed daylight saving time since 1968, except in the Navajo Nation. Use this page to check the exact current local time in Arizona, with the date, UTC offset and time zone, updated in real time.

Official time zone: America/Phoenix (USA)

Estimated population: 7,623,818 people.

Local fact: Arizona has not observed daylight saving time since 1968, except in the Navajo Nation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Time in Arizona

What time is it in Arizona right now?

The exact time in Arizona, USA, appears on the main clock at the top of this page and updates every second using the America/Phoenix time zone, with no need to reload.

What time zone does Arizona use?

Arizona (USA) uses the America/Phoenix time zone from the IANA database, which corresponds to UTC-7. This is the reference that devices and servers use to calculate local time.

What is the time difference between Arizona and New York?

The difference is calculated by comparing the America/Phoenix zone with New York (Eastern Time), so it updates automatically if either zone changes its clocks. The +HR and -HR tags on the cards show how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Arizona.

Does Arizona observe daylight saving time?

Does not observe daylight saving time (except the Navajo Nation), so its time difference with California and Colorado changes during the year. This page calculates the time with the America/Phoenix zone, so it always shows the current local time in Arizona, including any seasonal clock change.

How do I compare the time in Arizona with other cities?

In the Time Across the U.S. and World Times sections you can see the time in other places and how many hours they are ahead (+) or behind (-) Arizona. If the calendar day is different, the date is shown, for example Sun Oct 18. Every card links to that place’s page.

Can I see the time in Arizona in 12-hour or 24-hour format?

Yes. Use the 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour selector below the main clock; the change applies to every card and your preference is saved in your browser.