Washington, D.C. to Phoenix time converter

Phoenix is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C.. When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 6:00 AM in Phoenix.

Washington, D.C. EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Phoenix MST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

District of Columbia, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4
Arizona, United States
Sun, Oct 18
MSTUTC-7-3h
Finding your time zone…

3:18 AM in Washington, D.C., Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Washington, D.C. to Phoenix conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -3h

Distance

Washington, D.C. and Phoenix 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 Washington, D.C. and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C..

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 6:00 AM in Phoenix.

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

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

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

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