Phoenix to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Phoenix. When it is noon in Phoenix, it is 05:00 in Sydney.
Phoenix (UTC-7) → Sydney (UTC+10)
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When it's 21:00 in Phoenix, it's 14:00 in Sydney
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,548 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.8h
Time Difference
+17h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
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Today 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Phoenix
23:00
Sydney
09:00
Phoenix
02:00
Sydney (+1)
12:00
Phoenix
05:00
Sydney (+1)
15:00
Phoenix
08:00
Sydney (+1)
18:00
Phoenix
11:00
Sydney (+1)
21:00
Phoenix
14:00
Sydney (+1)
00:00
Phoenix
17:00
Sydney
03:00
Phoenix
20:00
Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Phoenix behind Sydney?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Phoenix. When it is 12:00 noon in Phoenix, it is 05:00 in Sydney. Phoenix operates on America/Phoenix (UTC-7), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).
What is the best time to call Sydney from Phoenix?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Phoenix and Sydney. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Phoenix time (09:00–11:00 in Sydney).
Does the Phoenix to Sydney time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Phoenix and Sydney
The distance between Phoenix and Sydney is approximately 12,548 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Sydney time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.