Time Difference Between Arizona and Sydney

The time difference between Arizona and Sydney is 17 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Arizona, it is 05:00 in Sydney. Arizona uses the America/Phoenix time zone (UTC-7), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).

Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Arizona — 17 hours
Arizona, United States
17:46:19
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-7 · MST
Sydney, Australia
10:46:19
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST

Time Zone Details: Arizona vs Sydney

Detail Arizona Sydney
Time Zone IDAmerica/PhoenixAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC+10
AbbreviationMSTAEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesAustralia
RegionArizonaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 17 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Arizona and Sydney. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Arizona tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Arizona time to Sydney time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Arizona Sydney
00:00 17:00 Night
01:00 18:00 Night
02:00 19:00 Night
03:00 20:00 Night
04:00 21:00 Night
05:00 22:00 Night
06:00 23:00
07:00 00:00 (+1 day)
08:00 01:00 (+1 day)
09:00 02:00 (+1 day)
10:00 03:00 (+1 day)
11:00 04:00 (+1 day)
12:00 05:00 (+1 day)
13:00 06:00 (+1 day)
14:00 07:00 (+1 day)
15:00 08:00 (+1 day)
16:00 09:00 (+1 day) Overlap
17:00 10:00 (+1 day)
18:00 11:00 (+1 day)
19:00 12:00 (+1 day)
20:00 13:00 (+1 day)
21:00 14:00 (+1 day)
22:00 15:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 16:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Arizona nor Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Arizona–Sydney Scheduling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Arizona and Sydney?

The time difference is 17 hours. Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Arizona.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Arizona or Sydney observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Arizona to Sydney?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Arizona time to Sydney time?

Add 17 hours to Arizona time to get Sydney time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

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