Phoenix is 1-2 hours behind Minneapolis. During winter, Phoenix is 1 hour behind (MST vs CST). During summer, Phoenix is 2 hours behind because Arizona doesn't observe DST while Minneapolis does.
Phoenix uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC-7) year-round, making it unique among major US cities.
Mid-morning Minneapolis works well. 10:00 AM Minneapolis is 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM Phoenix. During summer, the gap is larger, so plan accordingly.
Sun Country, Delta, and American operate direct flights between Minneapolis and Phoenix, taking about 3.5 hours. Phoenix is a popular winter destination for Minnesotans escaping the cold.