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Phoenix to Los Angeles: the time difference
On 2026-10-05 at 9:00 AM in Phoenix, it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles (Monday, October 5, 2026). Los Angeles is the same time as Phoenix.
Phoenix does not follow the seasonal clock changes used by most of the continental United States. Its difference from Los Angeles therefore changes during the year. Los Angeles anchors North American Pacific Time. Evening calls to Seoul, Tokyo or Sydney often fall on the following calendar day for the other participants.
24-hour conversion table
Source date: 2026-10-05 in Phoenix. Each row is a real instant; the destination date is shown explicitly. Repeated hours appear twice and nonexistent hours are labeled.
| Phoenix | Los Angeles | Date in Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 12:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 1:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 1:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 2:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 3:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 3:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 4:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 4:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 5:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 5:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 6:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 6:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 7:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 7:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 8:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 8:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 9:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 9:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 10:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 10:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 11:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 11:00 AM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 12:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 12:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 1:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 1:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 2:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 3:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 3:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 4:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 4:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 5:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 5:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 6:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 6:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 7:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 7:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 8:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 8:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 9:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 9:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 10:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 10:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
| 11:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 11:00 PM UTC−07:00 | 2026-10-05 Today |
Does the time difference change during 2026?
Yes. The daily reference calculation finds 0 and 1-hour differences across the year. A repeating meeting tied to one city's clock can move on the other city's calendar.
| Dates (2026) | Los Angeles relative to Phoenix |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-07 | 1 hour behind |
| 2026-03-08 – 2026-10-31 | the same time |
| 2026-11-01 – 2026-12-31 | 1 hour behind |
Ranges sample each date at 12:00 UTC. A transition can occur partway through the first or last date. Use the converter for the precise instant. Calculated from this build’s Intl time-zone rules; future legislation may change them.
Phoenix: No UTC offset change is found in the 2026 reference data. The offset is UTC−07:00.
Los Angeles: The 2026 reference data includes UTC−08:00 and UTC−07:00. Select the actual meeting date: one fixed offset will not describe the whole year.
Best time to call Los Angeles from Phoenix
For a one-hour call on 2026-10-05, these example start times fit a 9 AM–6 PM workday in both cities. A shared workday is not a guarantee that a person is free.
| Start in Phoenix | Start in Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Phoenix–Los Angeles questions
Is Los Angeles ahead of Phoenix?
On 2026-10-05, Los Angeles is the same time as Phoenix. The size of the difference changes during the year; consult the seasonal table.
What is 9 AM in Phoenix in Los Angeles?
On 2026-10-05, 9 AM in Phoenix is 9:00 AM on 2026-10-05 in Los Angeles. Both cities are on the same calendar date in this example.
Why does this time difference change?
The two cities do not maintain an identical offset relationship through the year. Phoenix uses UTC−07:00, while Los Angeles uses UTC−08:00 / UTC−07:00. Anchor invitations to an IANA city zone so the calendar can follow each date’s rules.