Cities in Arizona
Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time and stays on Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) year-round, making it unique among contiguous US states. Exception: the Navajo Nation (Window Rock, Oraibi, Walpi) does observe DST.
Cities in Arizona span the America/Phoenix time zone. There are 31 featured cities in Arizona on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Arizona is Phoenix. Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time and stays on Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) year-round, making it unique among contiguous US states. Exception: the Navajo Nation (Window Rock, Oraibi, Walpi) does observe DST.
Top Cities in Arizona
Live times · 31 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Phoenix. Some cities in this state use a different timezone.
All Cities in Arizona
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Arizona
How many cities are in Arizona?
Arizona has many cities. The top cities in Arizona featured on WorldTimePage include Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise, Ajo, Avondale, Bisbee, Casa Grande, Clifton, Douglas, Flagstaff, Florence, Gila Bend, Globe, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Nogales, Oraibi, Prescott, Sierra Vista, Tombstone, Walpi, Window Rock, Winslow, Yuma, with Phoenix serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Arizona in?
Arizona uses the America/Phoenix time zone. Some cities in Arizona observe a different time zone.
What is the capital city of Arizona?
The capital city of Arizona is Phoenix. It is located in the America/Phoenix time zone.
What are the largest cities in Arizona?
The largest cities in Arizona include Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale and more.
What is the current time in Arizona?
The current time in Arizona follows the America/Phoenix time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Arizona on this page.
Does Arizona observe Daylight Saving Time?
No — with one exception. Most of Arizona does NOT observe Daylight Saving Time and stays on Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) year-round. The Navajo Nation (Window Rock, Oraibi, Walpi) does observe DST and shifts to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer.
Is Arizona on the same time as California?
Arizona is on the same time as California during summer (when California is on PDT, UTC−7 and Arizona stays on MST, UTC−7). In winter, Arizona is 1 hour ahead of California (MST UTC−7 vs PST UTC−8).
Are Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa on the same time in Arizona?
Yes. Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa are all in the America/Phoenix time zone (MST) and always share the same local time. They follow the same Daylight Saving Time schedule if applicable.
Are Oraibi and Walpi on a different time than the rest of Arizona?
Yes. Oraibi and Walpi observe a different IANA time zone than most of Arizona, which uses America/Phoenix. They may be on the same UTC offset or differ by one hour depending on the season and DST rules.
What time zone is Tucson in?
Tucson is in the America/Phoenix time zone (MST). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Arizona, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
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