CET to Phoenix time conversion
Phoenix is 8 hours behind CET.
CET is always UTC+1. Right now most places that use CET are on CEST (UTC+2): Phoenix is 9 hours behind CEST.
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Choose the local time in CET to convert it to Phoenix on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · CET → Phoenix
This table converts each hour in CET to Phoenix on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| CET | Phoenix | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM | ✓ |
| 17:005:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | ✓ |
| 18:006:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 14:002:00 PM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 15:003:00 PM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use CET (UTC+1) and Phoenix (UTC-7); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: Phoenix = CET − 8h · CEST − 9h.
| CET | Phoenix |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM CET | = 10:00 PM Phoenix (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM CET | = 11:00 PM Phoenix (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM CET | = 12:00 AM Phoenix |
| 9:00 AM CET | = 1:00 AM Phoenix |
| 10:00 AM CET | = 2:00 AM Phoenix |
| 12:00 PM CET | = 4:00 AM Phoenix |
| 3:00 PM CET | = 7:00 AM Phoenix |
| 5:00 PM CET | = 9:00 AM Phoenix |
| 6:00 PM CET | = 10:00 AM Phoenix |
| 8:00 PM CET | = 12:00 PM Phoenix |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in CET and Phoenix overlaps for 2 hours on 2026-10-21.
- Shared working hours
- 16:00–18:00 CET · 08:00–10:00 Phoenix
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
CET and Phoenix have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | CET | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 03:00 → 02:00 | No clock changes; UTC-7 all year. |
| 2027 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 03:00 → 02:00 | No clock changes; UTC-7 all year. |
| 2028 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 03:00 → 02:00 | No clock changes; UTC-7 all year. |
At the start of 2026, Phoenix is 8 hours behind CET. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-29 03:00 CEST until 2026-10-25 02:00 CET, Phoenix is 9 hours behind CEST.
- From 2027-03-28 03:00 CEST until 2027-10-31 02:00 CET, Phoenix is 9 hours behind CEST.
- From 2028-03-26 03:00 CEST until 2028-10-29 02:00 CET, Phoenix is 9 hours behind CEST.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM CET in Phoenix?
9:00 AM CET = 1:00 AM Phoenix, using UTC+1 and UTC-7. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between CET and Phoenix change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: Phoenix is 9 hours behind CET; Phoenix is 8 hours behind CET. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in Phoenix?
Read the Phoenix clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between CET and Phoenix?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 16:00–18:00 CET / 08:00–10:00 Phoenix, a total of 2 hours.
What is the time difference between CET and Phoenix now?
Right now, Phoenix is 8 hours behind CET. Conversion formula: Phoenix = CET − 8h · CEST − 9h.