Time Difference Between Chicago and Phoenix
Chicago is 2h 0m ahead of Phoenix. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.
Best time to connect
Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Chicago fall between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Phoenix.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours is Phoenix behind Chicago?
- Chicago is 2h 0m ahead of Phoenix. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
- Do Chicago and Phoenix observe daylight saving time?
- Chicago observes daylight saving time, and Phoenix does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 1h 0m for part of the year and 2h 0m for the rest.