Live local time
What time is it in Surprise?
Surprise time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Surprise. Surprise observes the America/Phoenix time zone (GMT−7). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Surprise? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Surprise is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Surprise time — FAQ
What time is it in Surprise right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Surprise (America/Phoenix, GMT−7). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Surprise in?
Surprise uses the America/Phoenix time zone, currently GMT−7.
Does Surprise observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Surprise changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.