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Houston is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Phoenix is 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Houston.

Target 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Phoenix, which lands at 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the Houston side. Houston is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix, but you'd hardly notice — 8 hours of shared hours makes this feel like working in neighbouring time zones. Seasonal note: Houston uses daylight saving and Phoenix doesn't, so double-check the times in your own months — they can move by an hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Houston and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Houston.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Houston and Phoenix?
The best time to meet is between 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Houston, which corresponds to 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Phoenix.
How many hours overlap between Houston and Phoenix during a typical workday?
There are about 8 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Houston and Phoenix?
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, but Phoenix does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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