Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).

Does Phoenix observe daylight saving time?

No. Phoenix stays on MST (UTC-7) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Phoenix when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?

9:00 AM in Phoenix, on the same day.

Los Angeles to Phoenix Meeting Planner

Phoenix and Los Angeles are on the same time right now. Their working days overlap for 8 hours today.

Los Angeles · United States

9:36 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · PDT · summer time

Phoenix · United States

9:36 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · MST

Best Meeting Times Between Los Angeles and Phoenix

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Phoenix). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 8 hours of overlap today.

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2 of 4 places

Los AngelesOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time9:36PMnow
PhoenixUnited States ·9:36PMnow

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Date in Los Angeles

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Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Los Angeles time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Los Angeles (13:00) and Phoenix (13:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Los Angeles (12:00) and Phoenix (12:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Los Angeles (14:00) and Phoenix (14:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Los Angeles1:00 PM PDTSat, Oct 17
Phoenix1:00 PM MSTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 20:00 UTC

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Time difference between Los Angeles and Phoenix

Phoenix and Los Angeles are on the same time right now: Phoenix is on MST (UTC-7) and Los Angeles on PDT (UTC-7). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Los Angeles: then Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.

Time difference between Los Angeles and Phoenix over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Same time	—
Sun, Nov 1	Phoenix 1 hour ahead	Clocks go back in Los Angeles
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Same time	Clocks go forward in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is on Pacific Standard Time. Phoenix is on Mountain Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Los Angeles & Phoenix Scheduling

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Phoenix?: Phoenix and Los Angeles are on the same time right now: Phoenix is on MST (UTC-7) and Los Angeles on PDT (UTC-7). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Los Angeles: then Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Phoenix?: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Phoenix). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 8 hours of overlap today.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).
Does Phoenix observe daylight saving time?: No. Phoenix stays on MST (UTC-7) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Phoenix when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?: 9:00 AM in Phoenix, on the same day.

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