Do daylight saving time changes affect the overlap?

Yes. Some time zones shift seasonally. TeamHouurs calculates offsets using IANA time zones, so recommended times adjust automatically when DST changes.

Best meeting times: Chicago ↔ Phoenix

Q: What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Phoenix?

A safe default is 13:00 in Chicago, which corresponds to 12:00 in Phoenix.

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix. Use the grid to find overlapping working hours and pick a time that respects both teams.

Chicago: America/Chicago (DST)Phoenix: America/Phoenix Updated hourly

Reverse

Current time in Chicago

02:39

Outside work

Current time in Phoenix

01:39

Outside work

Time difference

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.

Tip: if one office starts late, try the other office’s early morning shoulder hours.

Quick recommendation

13:00 (Chicago) → 12:00 (Phoenix)

Based on 60-minute meetings and 09:00–17:00 work hours.

Overlap grid

Base time zone: Chicago (UTC-06:00) · Now: 02:39

Selected: 12:00 in Chicago → Chicago: 12:00 · Phoenix: 11:00

12h

Work (09:00–17:00) Shoulder (07:00–09:00, 17:00–21:00) Sleep (21:00–07:00)

Chicago time

Chicago

UTC-06:00 · now 02:39

Phoenix

UTC-07:00 · now 01:39

Recommended meeting times

Typical 9–5 overlap (in Chicago time): 10:00–17:00.

Overlap segments in Chicago time: 10:00–17:00

Start (Chicago)	Chicago status	Start (Phoenix)	Phoenix status	Why this works
13:00	Work	12:00	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.
12:30	Work	11:30	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.
13:30	Work	12:30	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.

Assumes a standard workday of 09:00–17:00 in each city. You can customize this logic later (e.g., flexible hours, team preferences, meeting length).

How to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Phoenix

When coordinating across borders, finding the golden hour is essential for productivity. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix. Typical 9–5 overlap (in Chicago time): 10:00–17:00.

A safe default is 13:00 in Chicago, which corresponds to 12:00 in Phoenix.

Typical work overlap

13:00 in Chicago → 12:00 in Phoenix
12:30 in Chicago → 11:30 in Phoenix
13:30 in Chicago → 12:30 in Phoenix

These options assume 09:00–17:00 local working hours for both teams.

Key considerations

DST: Chicago does observe daylight saving time; Phoenix does not.
Shoulder hours: early mornings (07:00–09:00) and late afternoons (17:00–21:00) can unlock extra overlap.
Avoid burnout: repeated late-night meetings hurt teams. Use async updates when overlap is minimal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference?

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.

Is now a good time to call?

Look at the grid above and choose a green-green overlap when possible. If you see green-yellow, it’s still workable. If one side is grey, consider async.

Do daylight saving changes affect this page?

Yes. We use official IANA time zones, so offsets update automatically when DST starts or ends.

Popular comparisons

Chicago → New York Chicago → San Francisco Chicago → Los Angeles Chicago → Seattle Chicago → Denver Chicago → Austin

Disclaimer: TeamHouurs assumes a default 09:00–17:00 workday for each city and does not account for individual company policies, local holidays, or personal schedules.