Phoenix — time and weather
Phoenix is a city in United States, in the America/Phoenix time zone. This page shows the current local time in Phoenix and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Phoenix
Local time in Phoenix is based on the America/Phoenix time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
The United States is a large country in North America with diverse landscapes, climate zones and cultural regions.
More about the country: United States →What to see in Phoenix
Sights and historical places
- Arizona State Capitol
- Heard Museum
- Phoenix Zoo
- Faithful Word Baptist Church
- Phoenix Art Museum
- Desert Botanical Garden
Climate in Phoenix: month by month
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with average daytime highs of 41.5 °C; the coolest is January, around 18.0 °C by day and 5.2 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in July (~74 mm) and is lowest in April (~2 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 5 | 32 | 4 |
| February | 21 | 8 | 18 | 3 |
| March | 24 | 10 | 36 | 5 |
| April | 30 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 35 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| June | 40 | 26 | 7 | 1 |
| July | 42 | 29 | 74 | 5 |
| August | 40 | 28 | 51 | 5 |
| September | 38 | 25 | 38 | 4 |
| October | 32 | 18 | 35 | 2 |
| November | 24 | 11 | 19 | 2 |
| December | 20 | 8 | 36 | 4 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Phoenix are January–March, November–December: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Phoenix: Sunrise 05:53 · Sunset 19:10 · Day length 13:16
Time difference from Phoenix right now:
| New York | −3 h |
| London | −8 h |
| Dubai | −11 h |
| Tokyo | −16 h |
| Paris | −9 h |
| Sydney | −17 h |