Houston to Phoenix Time Difference
🇺🇸 Houston 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
1,632 km
Approx. flight
1.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Houston to Phoenix
| 🇺🇸 Houston | 🇺🇸 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)
Houston 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, Houston is 2 hours behind relative to Phoenix.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Houston and Phoenix (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Houston
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Phoenix
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Houston and Phoenix?
The time difference between Houston and Phoenix is currently 2 hours behind. Houston 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 Houston, what time is it in Phoenix?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Houston, it is 10:00 AM in Phoenix. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Houston and Phoenix change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston 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 Houston and Phoenix?
The best time to call is between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Houston (which is 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Phoenix). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Houston ahead or behind Phoenix?
Houston is currently 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Houston in Phoenix?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Houston, it is 10:00 PM in Phoenix.