Arizona • Time zones: Mountain Standard Time all year (most of the state) and Mountain time (observing daylight saving time) on the Navajo Nation • Technically all of Arizona observes Mountain time, but whether that's Mountain Daylight Time or Mountain Standard Time may depend on the time of year and where you are.Feb 5, 2020
Is the Grand Canyon a different time zone?
Grand Canyon, Arizona is officially in the Mountain Time Zone. Note: The Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona does observe Daylight Saving Time.
Where does the time zone change in Arizona?
DST is used in Window Rock, Arizona, US. During DST the Navajo Nation, which includes the towns of Tuba City, Chinle, and Window Rock, sets the clocks forward 1 hour to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT), which is 6 hours behind UTC (UTC-6).
What region is Antelope Canyon in?
Antelope Canyon is a famous slot canyon located in the American Southwest. It sits on land owned by the Navajo Nation — specifically by the Bengay Family, who are longstanding members of the Navajo community. This land is located east of the city of Page in northern Arizona.
How long is the walk through Antelope Canyon?
0.6 mile
Is one day enough for Antelope Canyon?
Yes, it can be done. Total time required for all 3 is around 5-6 hours. I recommend you start with Horseshoe bend early in the morning (1-1.5 hrs). Then do the Upper Antelope Canyon (~1.5 hrs) and end with the Lower Antelope Canyon (1hr).
Can you go to Antelope Canyon without a tour?
CAN I GO TO ANTELOPE CANYON BY MYSELF? No, the Antelope Canyon is protected by the Navajo Parks and Recreation and only authorized tour companies can take visitors to the canyon. One cannot go alone; you have to be with an authorized tour company.
What is the best time to visit Antelope Canyon?
The peak season at Upper Antelope Canyon runs between May and September. This is because those are the months where the famous light beams are visible for visitors to enjoy. You will want to make sure you visit during this time of year if the lights are your primary reason for booking a tour.
How long should you spend at Antelope Canyon?
From Phoenix, the drive north to Antelope Canyon is approximately four-and-a-half hours. Once there, your tours may last up to two hours when you figure in parking, the journey there and actual time spent in the canyons. For this reason, many people opt to stay overnight at least one evening (see "Where to stay").
Which is easier Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon?
Upper Antelope Canyon is easier to walk through but also is much darker than Lower Antelope Canyon due to the Upper Canyon being shaped like the letter “A.”
Can you see Antelope Canyon for free?
Some may wonder if they can visit Antelope Canyon without booking a tour — you might even be one of them. The answer might surprise you: no, Antelope Canyon can only be visited through a guided tour.Oct 5, 2019
Which Antelope Canyon tour is best?
If you want to visit both canyons, I recommend visiting Upper Antelope Canyon at 10:30 am (best chance to see those light beams but make sure you book your tickets well in advance!) and Lower Antelope Canyon at 1:30 pm (even with a reservation, you might have to wait 30 minutes or longer to enter Lower Antelope Canyon
Is Antelope Canyon a difficult hike?
The hike is fairly easy and not super difficult. Lower Antelope Canyon is a little more rigorous, there are stairs to climb.
How long is the Lower Antelope Canyon hike?
As you begin your 1 1.5-hour adventure (all-walking) with Lower Antelope Canyon Tours, your experience will span roughly 1,800 meters (1.1 miles) round trip.