Hours you're both awake
- 11 AM–11 PM in New York = 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 →
Long-distance city guides / New York and Phoenix
New York to Phoenix: time difference, best time to call, and where to meet
Phoenix is 3–2 hours behind New York, depending on the time of year. The best time to call is usually 8 PM–10 PM in New York, which is 5 PM–7 PM in Phoenix (when you're 3 hours apart).
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How far apart you are
3,443 km (2,139 mi)
About 5 hours on a non-stop flight.
Where to meet halfway
- Dallas, United States: 2,205 km (1,370 mi) from New York, 1,423 km (884 mi) from Phoenix
- Chicago, United States: 1,144 km (711 mi) from New York, 2,336 km (1,452 mi) from Phoenix
- Atlanta, United States: 1,200 km (746 mi) from New York, 2,556 km (1,588 mi) from Phoenix
Making New York–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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What is the time difference between New York and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 3–2 hours behind New York, depending on the time of year.
What is the best time to call between New York and Phoenix?
The best time to call is usually 8 PM–10 PM in New York, 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 New York from Phoenix?
3,443 km (2,139 mi) in a straight line. A non-stop flight takes about 5 hours.
Where can a couple meet halfway between New York and Phoenix?
The fairest cities to meet in are Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta. Dallas is 2,205 km (1,370 mi) from New York and 1,423 km (884 mi) from Phoenix.