Washington D.C. to Phoenix Time Difference
🇺🇸 Washington D.C. is currently 3 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Phoenix. This difference varies between 3h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
3,183 km
Approx. flight
3.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Washington D.C. to Phoenix
| 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | 🇺🇸 Phoenix | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, while Phoenix does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Washington D.C. is 3 hours behind relative to Phoenix.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Washington D.C. and Phoenix (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Phoenix
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Phoenix?
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Phoenix is currently 3 hours behind. Washington D.C. uses EDT (UTC-4), while Phoenix uses MST (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours behind to 2 hours behind.
When it's noon in Washington D.C., what time is it in Phoenix?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Washington D.C., it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Washington D.C. and Phoenix change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Washington D.C. and Phoenix?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Washington D.C. (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Phoenix). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Washington D.C. ahead or behind Phoenix?
Washington D.C. is currently 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time zone is Washington D.C. in?
Washington D.C. is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Washington D.C. in Phoenix?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Washington D.C., it is 9:00 PM in Phoenix.