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: Phoenix ↔ Chicago

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

A safe default is 13:00 in Phoenix, which corresponds to 14:00 in Chicago.

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

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

Reverse

Current time in Phoenix

01:39

Outside work

Current time in Chicago

02:39

Outside work

Time difference

Phoenix is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

Quick recommendation

13:00 (Phoenix) → 14:00 (Chicago)

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

Overlap grid

Base time zone: Phoenix (UTC-07:00) · Now: 01:39

Selected: 12:00 in Phoenix → Phoenix: 12:00 · Chicago: 13:00

12h

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

Phoenix time

Phoenix

UTC-07:00 · now 01:39

Chicago

UTC-06:00 · now 02:39

Recommended meeting times

Typical 9–5 overlap (in Phoenix time): 09:00–16:00.

Overlap segments in Phoenix time: 09:00–16:00

Start (Phoenix)	Phoenix status	Start (Chicago)	Chicago status	Why this works
13:00	Work	14:00	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.
12:30	Work	13:30	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.
13:30	Work	14:30	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 Phoenix and Chicago

When coordinating across borders, finding the golden hour is essential for productivity. Phoenix is 1 hour behind Chicago. Typical 9–5 overlap (in Phoenix time): 09:00–16:00.

A safe default is 13:00 in Phoenix, which corresponds to 14:00 in Chicago.

Typical work overlap

13:00 in Phoenix → 14:00 in Chicago
12:30 in Phoenix → 13:30 in Chicago
13:30 in Phoenix → 14:30 in Chicago

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

Key considerations

DST: Phoenix does not observe daylight saving time; Chicago does.
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?

Phoenix is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

Phoenix → New York Phoenix → San Francisco Phoenix → Los Angeles Phoenix → Seattle Phoenix → Denver Phoenix → 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.