Detroit to Phoenix Time Difference
🇺🇸 Detroit 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
2,716 km
Approx. flight
3.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Detroit to Phoenix
| 🇺🇸 Detroit | 🇺🇸 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)
Detroit 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, Detroit is 3 hours behind relative to Phoenix.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Detroit and Phoenix (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Detroit
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Phoenix
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Detroit and Phoenix?
The time difference between Detroit and Phoenix is currently 3 hours behind. Detroit 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 Detroit, what time is it in Phoenix?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Detroit, it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Detroit and Phoenix change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Detroit 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 Detroit and Phoenix?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Detroit (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Phoenix). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Detroit ahead or behind Phoenix?
Detroit is currently 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit is in the America/Detroit time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Detroit observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Detroit in Phoenix?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Detroit, it is 9:00 PM in Phoenix.