Long-distance city guides / Atlanta and Phoenix

Atlanta to Phoenix: time difference, best time to call, and where to meet

Phoenix is 3–2 hours behind Atlanta, depending on the time of year. The best time to call is usually 8 PM–10 PM in Atlanta, which is 5 PM–7 PM in Phoenix (when you're 3 hours apart).

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Hours you're both awake

  • 11 AM–11 PM in Atlanta = 8 AM–8 PM in Phoenix

About 12 hours a day, counting each of you awake from 8 AM to 11 PM. Set your own hours →

How far apart you are

2,556 km (1,588 mi)

About 4 hours on a non-stop flight.

Where to meet halfway

  • Dallas, United States: 1,158 km (720 mi) from Atlanta, 1,423 km (884 mi) from Phoenix
  • Denver, United States: 1,947 km (1,210 mi) from Atlanta, 942 km (585 mi) from Phoenix
  • Mexico City, Mexico: 2,159 km (1,342 mi) from Atlanta, 2,018 km (1,254 mi) from Phoenix

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Making Atlanta–Phoenix work

  • With 3 hours between you, you can share most evenings. Pick one standing call night a week anyway, so it never slides.
  • Watch a show at the same time with a call open. A small gap makes live dates easy.
  • Use the difference: one of you can text the other good morning before they wake.

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Questions couples ask

What is the time difference between Atlanta and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 3–2 hours behind Atlanta, depending on the time of year.

What is the best time to call between Atlanta and Phoenix?

The best time to call is usually 8 PM–10 PM in Atlanta, which is 5 PM–7 PM in Phoenix (when you're 3 hours apart). That gives you about 12 hours a day when you are both awake, between 8 AM and 11 PM local time.

How far is Atlanta from Phoenix?

2,556 km (1,588 mi) in a straight line. A non-stop flight takes about 4 hours.

Where can a couple meet halfway between Atlanta and Phoenix?

The fairest cities to meet in are Dallas, Denver, Mexico City. Dallas is 1,158 km (720 mi) from Atlanta and 1,423 km (884 mi) from Phoenix.