Chicago to Phoenix Time Difference
🇺🇸 Chicago is currently 2 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Phoenix. This difference varies between 2h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
2,336 km
Approx. flight
2.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Chicago to Phoenix
| 🇺🇸 Chicago | 🇺🇸 Phoenix | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Phoenix does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours behind and 1 hour behind depending on the season. Currently, Chicago is 2 hours behind relative to Phoenix.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Chicago and Phoenix (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Chicago
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Phoenix
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Phoenix?
The time difference between Chicago and Phoenix is currently 2 hours behind. Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5), while Phoenix uses MST (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2 hours behind to 1 hour behind.
When it's noon in Chicago, what time is it in Phoenix?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Phoenix. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Phoenix change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2 hours behind and 1 hour behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Chicago and Phoenix?
The best time to call is between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Chicago (which is 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Phoenix). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Chicago ahead or behind Phoenix?
Chicago is currently 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Chicago in Phoenix?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Chicago, it is 10:00 PM in Phoenix.