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