Phoenix Time to EST Converter
EST is 2 hours ahead of MST. 9:00 AM MST = 11:00 AM EST.
EST is 2 hours ahead of MST at the moment. To convert Phoenix Time to EST, add 2 hours to the Phoenix Time time: 9:00 AM MST = 11:00 AM EST.
Phoenix Time (Phoenix time) is used in Phoenix, USA. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
Phoenix Time to EST time conversion table
Phoenix Time to EST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Phoenix Time | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM MST | 2:00 AM EST | night |
| 1:00 AM MST | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 2:00 AM MST | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 3:00 AM MST | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 4:00 AM MST | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 5:00 AM MST | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 6:00 AM MST | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 7:00 AM MST | 9:00 AM EST | — |
| 8:00 AM MST | 10:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 AM MST | 11:00 AM EST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM MST | 12:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM MST | 1:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM MST | 2:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM MST | 3:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM MST | 4:00 PM EST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM MST | 5:00 PM EST | — |
| 4:00 PM MST | 6:00 PM EST | — |
| 5:00 PM MST | 7:00 PM EST | — |
| 6:00 PM MST | 8:00 PM EST | — |
| 7:00 PM MST | 9:00 PM EST | — |
| 8:00 PM MST | 10:00 PM EST | night |
| 9:00 PM MST | 11:00 PM EST | night |
| 10:00 PM MST | 12:00 AM EST | next day |
| 11:00 PM MST | 1:00 AM EST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Phoenix Time to EST
Add 2 hours to the Phoenix Time time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM MST = 11:00 AM EST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM MST = 12:00 AM EST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Phoenix Time and EST
The time difference between Phoenix Time and EST 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: EST is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 30 Oct 2026: EST is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix Time.
- 31 Oct 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: EST is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix Time.
Phoenix Time and EST during daylight saving time
- Phoenix Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−7 all year.
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between Phoenix Time and EST
Phoenix Time and EST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.
Phoenix Time to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between Phoenix Time and EST?
Right now EST is 2 hours ahead of MST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Phoenix Time in EST?
9:00 AM MST is 11:00 AM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Phoenix Time in EST?
12:00 PM MST is 2:00 PM EST.
Is EST ahead of or behind Phoenix Time?
EST is 2 hours ahead of MST, so it is later in EST than in Phoenix Time.
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.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between Phoenix Time and EST?
Phoenix Time and EST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST, 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.