Semiconductor & tech hub
Intel, TSMC, and Microsoft have major Phoenix campuses; global supply-chain teams track MST year-round without DST changes.
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Phoenix
United States
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Wed, May 20
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Phoenix uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) year-round — Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) does not observe daylight saving. The Valley of the Sun is the US's fifth-largest city and a booming tech and semiconductor hub.
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Solar energy leader
Phoenix is among the sunniest US cities; solar developers and utilities use consistent MST for grid scheduling.
Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
Cardinals game times are listed in MST; fans and broadcasters nationwide convert for Sunday viewings.
Sun Belt retirement hub
Phoenix attracts retirees and snowbirds from colder states; service-sector businesses rely on stable MST scheduling.
FAQ
Phoenix time — FAQ
Does Phoenix observe daylight saving time?
No. Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation) does not observe DST. Phoenix stays on MST (UTC−7) all year.
Is Phoenix the same time as Los Angeles in winter?
No — in winter, Phoenix is MST (UTC−7) while Los Angeles is PST (UTC−8), making Phoenix 1 hour ahead. In summer, LA moves to PDT (UTC−7), matching Phoenix.
How many hours behind New York is Phoenix?
Phoenix is 2 hours behind New York in winter (MST vs EST) and 3 hours behind in summer when New York is on EDT.
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