Denver to Phoenix Time Difference
🇺🇸 Denver is currently 1 hour behind of 🇺🇸 Phoenix. This difference varies between 1h and 0h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
942 km
Approx. flight
1.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Denver to Phoenix
| 🇺🇸 Denver | 🇺🇸 Phoenix | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Denver observes Daylight Saving Time, while Phoenix does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour behind and the same time depending on the season. Currently, Denver is 1 hour behind relative to Phoenix.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
0h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Denver and Phoenix (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Denver
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Phoenix
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Denver and Phoenix?
The time difference between Denver and Phoenix is currently 1 hour behind. Denver uses MDT (UTC-6), while Phoenix uses MST (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour behind to the same time.
When it's noon in Denver, what time is it in Phoenix?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Denver, it is 11:00 AM in Phoenix. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Denver and Phoenix change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Denver observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour behind and the same time at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Denver and Phoenix?
The best time to call is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Denver (which is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Phoenix). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Denver ahead or behind Phoenix?
Denver is currently 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
What time zone is Denver in?
Denver is in the America/Denver time zone, currently using MDT (UTC-6). Denver observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Denver in Phoenix?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Denver, it is 11:00 PM in Phoenix.