Phoenix to Zurich Time Difference
🇺🇸 Phoenix is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇨🇭 Zurich. This difference varies between 8h and 9h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
9,255 km
Approx. flight
10.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Phoenix to Zurich
| 🇺🇸 Phoenix | 🇨🇭 Zurich | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Zurich observes Daylight Saving Time, while Phoenix does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Phoenix is 8 hours ahead relative to Zurich.
Min difference
8h
Max difference
9h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Phoenix and Zurich (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Phoenix
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇨🇭 Zurich
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Zurich?
The time difference between Phoenix and Zurich is currently 8 hours ahead. Phoenix uses MST (UTC-7), while Zurich uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Phoenix, what time is it in Zurich?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Phoenix, it is 8:00 PM in Zurich. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Phoenix and Zurich change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Zurich observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Phoenix and Zurich?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Phoenix (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Phoenix ahead or behind Zurich?
Phoenix is currently 8 hours behind Zurich.
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 Zurich?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Phoenix, it is 8:00 AM in Zurich.