Phoenix to Washington, D.C. time converter

Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix. When it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix, it is 12:00 PM in Washington, D.C..

Phoenix MST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Washington, D.C. EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Arizona, United States
Sat, Oct 17
MSTUTC-7
District of Columbia, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4+3h
Finding your time zone…

8:21 AM in Phoenix, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Phoenix to Washington, D.C. conversion table

Every hour of today in Phoenix and the matching time in Washington, D.C.. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

PhoenixWashington, D.C.
12:00 AM3:00 AM
1:00 AM4:00 AM
2:00 AM5:00 AM
3:00 AM6:00 AM
4:00 AM7:00 AM
5:00 AM8:00 AM
6:00 AM9:00 AM
7:00 AM10:00 AM
8:00 AM11:00 AM
9:00 AM12:00 PM
10:00 AM1:00 PM
11:00 AM2:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM
1:00 PM4:00 PM
2:00 PM5:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM
4:00 PM7:00 PM
5:00 PM8:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM
7:00 PM10:00 PM
8:00 PM11:00 PM
9:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Phoenix (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Washington, D.C.).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Phoenix and Washington, D.C. switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026: +3h
  • Oct 31, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +3h

Distance

Phoenix and Washington, D.C. are 3,183 km (1,978 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in Phoenix?

When it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix, it is 12:00 PM in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from Phoenix?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Phoenix (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Washington, D.C.).

Does the time difference between Phoenix and Washington, D.C. change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.