AZArizona Map
Arizona on the US map
Arizona is located in the West region of the United States — specifically the southwest subregion. With an area ranking of #6 of 50, it is one of the largest US states. The map above highlights Arizona in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Arizona is Phoenix. The largest city by population is Phoenix — same as the capital, which is the case in about 17 of 50 US states.
Borders and neighbors
Arizona shares land borders with 5 other US states: California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico.
Arizona also shares an international border with Mexico — one of only 4 US states to do so (the others are California, Arizona, and New Mexico if not this state itself).
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #6 of 50
- Population: 5 to 10 million
- Coastline: landlocked (no ocean access)
- Desert terrain: yes — significant desert areas
- Four Corners: one of the four states meeting at the Four Corners point
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Arizona appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Arizona shares borders with 5 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Arizona appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
Play today's puzzle →Common questions
Where is Arizona located?
Arizona is in the West region of the United States. Its capital is Phoenix and its largest city is Phoenix. The state ranks #6 of 50 by total area.
What states border Arizona?
Arizona borders California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico. That's 5 bordering states in total.
Is Arizona on the coast?
No, Arizona is landlocked. It has no ocean coastline and no Great Lakes shoreline.
What time zone is Arizona in?
Arizona observes Mountain Time (the state spans multiple time zones).
Similar states
If you found this page useful, you may also want to explore states with similar geography, history, or culture: