Phoenix is typically 1-2 hours behind Dallas. Dallas uses Central Time (CT, UTC-6/-5) while Phoenix uses Mountain Standard Time year-round (MST, UTC-7). During standard time (winter), Phoenix is 1 hour behind Dallas. During daylight saving time (summer), Phoenix is 2 hours behind.
Phoenix does not observe daylight saving time, which causes the time difference to vary seasonally.
Best calling time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Dallas time. This generally corresponds to 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Phoenix, depending on the season.
Dallas and Phoenix are both major Southwest cities with growing tech sectors and corporate headquarters. American Airlines serves both cities with frequent direct flights. Both have become popular relocation destinations for businesses and families.