Time Difference Between Denver and Phoenix

Denver is 1h 0m ahead of Phoenix. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Denver, United States
12:53:10AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-6 · MDT

Phoenix, United States
11:53:10PM

Monday, June 22, 2026

UTC-7 · MST

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Denver fall between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Phoenix.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Phoenix behind Denver?
Denver is 1h 0m ahead of Phoenix. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Denver and Phoenix observe daylight saving time?
Denver observes daylight saving time, and Phoenix does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 0h 0m for part of the year and 1h 0m for the rest.