Phoenix (Arizona) to New York (Eastern) — Time Zone Converter
MST (UTC-7) → ET (UTC-4). New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead relative to Phoenix (Arizona) right now.
Phoenix (Arizona)
Oct 7, 2026, 4:54 AM
New York (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:54 AM
Need the reverse? New York (Eastern) to Phoenix (Arizona) →
Sample times — MST to ET
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Phoenix (Arizona) and New York (Eastern)Phoenix (Arizona) vs New York (Eastern) time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only New York (Eastern) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) MST ET Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−7 UTC−5 New York (Eastern) is 2 hours ahead Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC−7 UTC−4 New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−7 UTC−5 New York (Eastern) is 2 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Phoenix (Arizona) vs New York (Eastern) time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only New York (Eastern) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | MST | ET | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−7 | UTC−5 | New York (Eastern) is 2 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC−7 | UTC−4 | New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−7 | UTC−5 | New York (Eastern) is 2 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Phoenix to New York is a two- or three-hour jump depending on the time of year, because Arizona keeps standard time while New York shifts. In summer, a 9:00 AM Phoenix call is already noon in New York.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Phoenix (Arizona) and New York (Eastern)?
Right now the offset is about 3 hours ahead (from MST to ET). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Phoenix (Arizona) vs New York (Eastern)?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across Arizona and the US East Coast?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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