EST to Phoenix Time Converter
MST is 2 hours behind EST. 9:00 AM EST = 7:00 AM MST.
MST is 2 hours behind EST at the moment. To convert EST to Phoenix Time, subtract 2 hours from the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 7:00 AM MST.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). Phoenix Time (Phoenix time) is used in Phoenix, USA.
EST to Phoenix Time time conversion table
EST to Phoenix Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | Phoenix Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| EST | Phoenix Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| EST | Phoenix Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Conversion table from EST to Phoenix Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Phoenix Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to Phoenix Time
Subtract 2 hours from the EST time to get Phoenix Time.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 7:00 AM MST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM EST = 11:00 PM MST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and Phoenix Time
The time difference between EST and Phoenix Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Phoenix Time is 2 hours behind of EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Phoenix Time is 3 hours behind of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Phoenix Time is 2 hours behind of EST.
EST and Phoenix Time during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- Phoenix Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−7 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EST and Phoenix Time
EST and Phoenix Time share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MST, inside working hours for both.
EST to Phoenix Time FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and Phoenix Time?
Right now MST is 2 hours behind EST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EST in Phoenix Time?
9:00 AM EST is 7:00 AM MST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in Phoenix Time?
12:00 PM EST is 10:00 AM MST.
Is Phoenix Time ahead of or behind EST?
MST is 2 hours behind EST, so it is earlier in Phoenix Time than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
Does Phoenix Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Phoenix Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and Phoenix Time?
EST and Phoenix Time share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MST, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.