Phoenix to Houston Time Difference
🇺🇸 Phoenix is currently 2 hours ahead of 🇺🇸 Houston. This difference varies between 1h and 2h 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: Phoenix to Houston
| 🇺🇸 Phoenix | 🇺🇸 Houston | 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)
Houston 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 Houston.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Phoenix and Houston (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Phoenix
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇺🇸 Houston
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Houston?
The time difference between Phoenix and Houston is currently 2 hours ahead. Phoenix uses MST (UTC-7), while Houston 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 Houston?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Phoenix, it is 2:00 PM in Houston. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Phoenix and Houston change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston 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 Houston?
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 Houston). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Phoenix ahead or behind Houston?
Phoenix is currently 2 hours behind Houston.
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 Houston?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Phoenix, it is 2:00 AM in Houston.