San Francisco to Phoenix Time Difference
🇺🇸 San Francisco is currently the same time of 🇺🇸 Phoenix. This difference varies between 0h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
0h
Business overlap
9h
Distance
1,051 km
Approx. flight
1.2h
Hour-by-Hour: San Francisco to Phoenix
| 🇺🇸 San Francisco | 🇺🇸 Phoenix | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
San Francisco observes Daylight Saving Time, while Phoenix does not. This causes the time difference to shift between the same time and 1 hour ahead depending on the season. Currently, San Francisco is the same time relative to Phoenix.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 9 overlapping business hours between San Francisco and Phoenix (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 San Francisco
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Phoenix
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Phoenix?
The time difference between San Francisco and Phoenix is currently the same time. San Francisco uses PDT (UTC-7), while Phoenix uses MST (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from the same time to 1 hour ahead.
When it's noon in San Francisco, what time is it in Phoenix?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in San Francisco, it is 12:00 PM in Phoenix. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between San Francisco and Phoenix change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because San Francisco observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between the same time and 1 hour ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between San Francisco and Phoenix?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM in San Francisco (which is 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Phoenix). This 9-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is San Francisco ahead or behind Phoenix?
San Francisco and Phoenix are in the same time zone right now — there is no difference.
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). San Francisco observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in San Francisco in Phoenix?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in San Francisco, it is 12:00 AM in Phoenix.