Current local time in Surprise, United States
MST · UTC-07:00 · Mountain Standard Time
About Surprise
Surprise, Arizona, United States uses the Mountain Standard Time time zone (America/Phoenix), currently UTC-07:00. Population: about 128,422.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Arizona |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′N / 112°20′W |
| Population: | 128,422 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Surprise
| IANA time zone: | America/Phoenix |
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| Time zone name: | Mountain Standard Time (MST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-07:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Surprise does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-07:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Surprise today
| Sunrise: | 06:40 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 12:13 |
| Day length: | 11h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:14 – 18:12 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (MST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Surprise
- London−8 hSurprise is 8 hours behind London
- New York−3 hSurprise is 3 hours behind New York
- Abuja−8 hSurprise is 8 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Surprise time
What time zone is Surprise in?
Surprise uses the IANA time zone America/Phoenix (Mountain Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-07:00.
Does Surprise observe daylight saving time?
Surprise does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-07:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Surprise and London?
Right now Surprise is 8 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Surprise and New York?
Right now Surprise is 3 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.