Time difference: Chicago and Phoenix

Phoenix is 2 hours behind Chicago.

Phoenix is 2 hours behind Chicago. Chicago is UTC-5. Phoenix is UTC-7.

Chicago on 15 October 2026: sunrise 07:03, sunset 18:08, day length 11 h 6 min.

Phoenix on 15 October 2026: sunrise 06:33, sunset 17:54, day length 11 h 21 min.

For Chicago and Phoenix: The next clock change in Chicago is 1 hour back on 1 November 2026 at 02:00, from UTC-5 to UTC-6.

For Phoenix and Chicago: Phoenix has no clock change scheduled in the next year. January and July both use UTC-7.

When the difference changes
Change
The gap changes on 1 November 2026 at 02:00, when clocks in Chicago move back 1 hour.
The gap changes on 14 March 2027 at 02:00, when clocks in Chicago move forward 1 hour.
The gap changes on 7 November 2027 at 02:00, when clocks in Chicago move back 1 hour.
Working hours from each side
View09:00 to 17:00
From ChicagoChicago 11:00 to 17:00; Phoenix 09:00 to 15:00
From PhoenixPhoenix 09:00 to 15:00; Chicago 11:00 to 17:00
Hours in Chicago and Phoenix. Shaded cells are 09:00 to 17:00. The stronger shade is when both are.
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Sun this year
CityLongest dayShortest day
Chicago with Phoenix21 June 2026, 15 h 14 min21 December 2026, 9 h 8 min
Phoenix with Chicago21 June 2026, 14 h 22 min21 December 2026, 9 h 56 min
Next public holidays
CityDateHoliday
Chicago and Phoenix11 November 2026Veterans Day
Chicago and Phoenix26 November 2026Thanksgiving Day
Phoenix and Chicago11 November 2026Veterans Day
Phoenix and Chicago26 November 2026Thanksgiving Day