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