Atlanta to Phoenix Time Difference
🇺🇸 Atlanta is currently 3 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Phoenix. This difference varies between 3h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
2,557 km
Approx. flight
3h
Hour-by-Hour: Atlanta to Phoenix
| 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 🇺🇸 Phoenix | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Atlanta observes Daylight Saving Time, while Phoenix does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Atlanta is 3 hours behind relative to Phoenix.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Atlanta and Phoenix (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Atlanta
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Phoenix
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Phoenix?
The time difference between Atlanta and Phoenix is currently 3 hours behind. Atlanta uses EDT (UTC-4), while Phoenix uses MST (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours behind to 2 hours behind.
When it's noon in Atlanta, what time is it in Phoenix?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Atlanta, it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Atlanta and Phoenix change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Atlanta observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Atlanta and Phoenix?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Atlanta (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Phoenix). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Atlanta ahead or behind Phoenix?
Atlanta is currently 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time zone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Atlanta observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Atlanta in Phoenix?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Atlanta, it is 9:00 PM in Phoenix.