Time Difference Between Sydney and Phoenix

The time difference between Sydney and Phoenix is 18 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 18:00 in Phoenix. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11), while Phoenix uses America/Phoenix (UTC-7).

Phoenix is 18 hours behind Sydney — 18 hours
Sydney, Australia
07:54:24
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Phoenix, United States
13:54:24
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · MST

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Phoenix

Detail Sydney Phoenix
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/Phoenix
UTC OffsetUTC+11UTC-7
AbbreviationAEDTMST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryAustraliaUnited States
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 18 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Phoenix. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Phoenix tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time, while Phoenix is on standard time. When Sydney switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Sydney–Phoenix Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Sydney and Phoenix?

The time difference is 18 hours. Phoenix is 18 hours behind Sydney.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

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 Sydney time to Phoenix time?

Subtract 18 hours from Sydney time to get Phoenix time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.