There are 4 major time zones in the continental United States, some states have summer time and winter time, and some states do not. If you go to the Grand Canyon or Antelope Canyon from Las Vegas, you must find out the time difference, winter and summer time of the three major states involved. Otherwise, you may miss the CHECK IN time of Antelope Canyon or helicopter, or you may regret it when it is dark in the Grand Canyon…
foreword
Before talking about the looping method, the time difference problem that has to be mentioned
In the western United States, there are many tourists from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon or Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend, and they must cross 3 states. In order to prevent everyone from making troubles and making the same mistakes as I did, I will give you a rundown of the three states of Utah, Nevada and Arizona.
Forget the jet lag – the low-level mistakes of old drivers
I remember that the first time I went to the Grand Canyon National Park from Las Vegas was during the Spring Festival. In order to see the magnificent sunset of the Grand Canyon, when I arrived at the entrance of the Grand Canyon, I found that it was getting dark. The gatekeeper told us Nevada There was a jet lag with Arizona, and we were completely blinded. As a result, we didn’t see the beautiful scenery of Rizhao Jinshan. We were disappointed and even regretted.
The second time was summer. We learned our lesson and left an hour earlier. We arrived at the Grand Canyon, but found that we arrived early again. The administrator said that there was no time difference. Once again, I was caught in a circle. What’s the situation?
It stands to reason that if there is a time difference, whether it is winter time or summer time, there is a time difference. Why is there a time difference sometimes and no time difference for a while? Later, I learned that Arizona is very arrogant, and only their home in the United States does not have summer and winter time. The neighboring states have time changes due to winter time, so Arizona and US Pacific time are the same in summer time, and Arizona and mountain time in winter time are the same.
Note: The United States starts at 2 am on the second Sunday in March every year , and implements daylight saving time, and ends at 2 am on the first Sunday in November every year.
Combining the most common ways to understand the time difference of 3 states
Generally, starting from Las Vegas, everyone will take a small circle.
Go clockwise:
DAY1: Las Vegas – Page to visit
Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend
DAY2: Page – Tusayan/Williams to visit
Grand Canyon National Park, also known as South Gorge
DAY3: Tusayan/William S-Las Vegas
helicopter tour of South Gorge in the morning, Route 66 at noon, Hoover Dam in the afternoon
Knock on the blackboard! ! ! here comes the point
Antelope Canyon is an appointment system, and the upper antelope at noon is very beautiful, and the direct light will enter the valley. You must check in 45 minutes in advance, so you must count the time.
Daylight Saving Time: March-November, Nevada 8:00, Utah 9:00, Arizona 8:00, so if you go from March to November, don’t worry, just go as normal, on a short road into Utah, the phone time will automatically be 1 hour later, You’ll suddenly feel like you’re going to be late, but don’t worry, you’ll be back when Peggy arrives.
Winter time: November – March Nevada 8:00 Utah 9:00 Arizona be late. The Antelope Canyon is about 12:45, the CHECK IN time is 12:00, and after a 5-hour break on the road, you will leave the hotel in Las Vegas at 6:00.
Go counterclockwise:
DAY1: Las Vegas-Tusayan/Williams
AM Hoover Dam, Route 66 noon, evening South Gap sunset
DAY2: Tusayan/Williams-Page
AM South Gap helicopter, PM Lake Powell , Evening Horseshoe Bay Sunset
DAY3: Page – Las Vegas
Morning or noon tour of Antelope Canyon
Knock on the blackboard, here comes the point again
The sunset in the Grand Canyon is extremely beautiful. In winter, the sunset will be very early, and there is a time difference, so you must calculate the time well. In summer, sunset will be after 19:00, so don’t worry.
Daylight Saving Time: March-November Nevada 8:00 Utah 9:00 Arizona 8:00
So go March-November, don’t worry, go as normal. Sunsets are late and there is plenty of time.
Winter time: November-March Nevada 8:00 Utah 9:00 Arizona 9:00 It should be noted that the sunset in winter is very early and is reduced by 1 hour. Although the Grand Canyon is not like Antelope Canyon, it must be at noon. However, there are Hoover Dam and Highway 66 on the way to Nanxia, and it takes time to play, so it is necessary to start as early as going to Antelope Canyon. In order to avoid the Grand Canyon has been dark.
Small ring line must go to those attractions
Hoover Dam, a water conservancy project on the Colorado River, where Transformers was filmed, spanning Arizona and Nevada.
Route 66 Town – Seligman
Strong historical and cultural atmosphere, the desolate Route 66 tells the prosperity of the past.
Grand Canyon National Park (South Canyon)
The real Grand Canyon, is a national park. One of the seven wonders of the world is here.
The Xixia with a glass bridge is not a national park and was developed for tour groups. The two views are not of the same order of magnitude.
If you have enough time, you must go to Nanxia.
Dreamy texture, a holy place for photography enthusiasts.
Chasing that beam of light is recommended to choose antelope, and the lower antelope is the photographer’s favorite.
Antelope Canyon tour must participate in the local TOUR to enter, please make an appointment in advance.
(Participating in the Antelope Canyon photography group, you must have a tripod to participate, and you can also rent at the door)
Horseshoe Bend
A large bay in the Colorado River, it is spectacular. It takes half an hour to enter, and there is no guardrail, and the depth is 800 meters, so you must pay attention to safety. (You must bring a bottle of water to enter in summer)
Lake Powell is a water canyon with a large area. If you want to see the beautiful scenery, you need to take a boat or a plane.
Take the small ring road, where is the best place to live?
Accommodations near Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Lake Powell: Page City.
The three scenic spots are very close to Page City, all only need a 10-minute drive.
In summer, the price is expensive, starting at 300 US dollars, and in winter, it is cheap, and the cheapest is only 50-60 US dollars a night.
The price difference in the off-peak season can reach 5-7 times.
Where to Stay in Grand Canyon National Park:
- Hotels in the Grand Canyon National Park, on the edge of the canyon, you can walk to see the starry sky of the Grand Canyon. The price is consistent throughout the year, and the price is moderate, between 100-200 US dollars, but the number is not large and it is difficult to make an appointment. It is generally necessary to book six months in advance.
- The small town of Tusayan, located at the entrance of the park, is a 10-minute drive from the Grand Canyon Mather viewing platform to the hotel. It is the place where most tourists will live, so the price is expensive in peak season, starting at $350 a night. The off-season price is $150. The price difference in the off-peak season is 3-5 times.
. 3. Williams, a small town on Route 66. Very distinctive, but far from the Grand Canyon, it takes 45 minutes to drive out of the park, but there are many hotels and the price is cheap. The price difference in the off-peak season is only 2-3 times. The peak season is about 200 US dollars a night, and the off-season is less than 100 US dollars.
What else can we do for fun:
- Choose one of Nanxia small plane and Nanxia helicopter
It is highly recommended and worth a ride. The South Gorge is so big and deep that you can’t see her full picture from the shore. You must be in the sky to see the full picture of the Grand Canyon. Different perspectives will have different shocks.
It is recommended to sit early in the morning or in the evening, the sun is relatively oblique, and the light and shadow on the canyon are particularly layered ( the helicopter in the South Gorge cannot land at the bottom of the valley, because the canyon is too deep, only the helicopter in the West Gorge can land at the bottom of the valley, because it is very flat , not deep. So don’t book the wrong plane).
- Horseshoe Bend rafting on the Colorado River
Is the first choice in summer. You can enter Horseshoe Bend from the Grand Dam, along the Colorado River, and see Horseshoe Bend from different angles at the bottom of the bay. This is a feeling that ordinary people cannot experience.
- Peggy’s small plane
Lake Powell Tou – You can reach the deepest part of Lake Powell and fully see the whole picture of the water canyon.
[ Lake Powell Bryce Tour ] OR [ Lake Powell Monument Valley Tour ] This place is unique, and Monument Valley is a symbol of Utah.
If you don’t have time to go to these two places, it is strongly recommended to take a plane to see them without regrets.
- Lake Powell cruises
Are generally recommended, after all, there are too many places to travel by boat in the United States.
concluding remarks
The time difference between the three states is really confusing. In order for everyone to be in the right place at the right time, see the right scenery, and not make the mistakes I made, I hope my guide can help you.
