Does Phoenix observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

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

12:00 PM in Toronto, on the same day.

Phoenix to Toronto Meeting Planner

Toronto is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix right now. Their working days overlap for 5 hours today.

Phoenix · United States

8:32 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · MST

Toronto · Canada

11:32 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Phoenix and Toronto

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Phoenix (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Toronto). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

PhoenixOrganizerUnited States ·8:32PMnow
TorontoCanada ·· summer time11:32PMnow

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Date in Phoenix

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Phoenix time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Phoenix (13:00) and Toronto (16:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Phoenix (12:00) and Toronto (15:00).
11:00AMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Phoenix (11:00) and Toronto (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

Phoenix1:00 PM MSTSat, Oct 17
Toronto4:00 PM EDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 20:00 UTC

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Time difference between Phoenix and Toronto

Toronto is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix right now: Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) and Phoenix on MST (UTC-7). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Toronto: then Toronto is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.

Time difference between Phoenix and Toronto over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Toronto 3 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Toronto 2 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Toronto
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Toronto 3 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Toronto

Phoenix is on Mountain Standard Time. Toronto is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Phoenix & Toronto Scheduling

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Toronto?: Toronto is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix right now: Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) and Phoenix on MST (UTC-7). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Toronto: then Toronto is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Phoenix and Toronto?: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Phoenix (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Toronto). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.
Does Phoenix observe daylight saving time?: No. Phoenix stays on MST (UTC-7) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in Toronto when it's 9 AM in Phoenix?: 12:00 PM in Toronto, on the same day.

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