Sydney to Tempe Time Difference
Tempe is 17 hours behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 19:00 in Tempe.
Sydney (UTC+10) → Phoenix (UTC-7)
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When it's 04:00 in Sydney, it's 11:00 in Tempe
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Sydney & Tempe✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,558 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.8h
Time Difference
-17h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
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Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
13:00
Tempe (-1)
09:00
Sydney
16:00
Tempe (-1)
12:00
Sydney
19:00
Tempe (-1)
15:00
Sydney
22:00
Tempe (-1)
18:00
Sydney
01:00
Tempe
21:00
Sydney
04:00
Tempe
00:00
Sydney
07:00
Tempe (-1)
03:00
Sydney
10:00
Tempe (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of Tempe?
Tempe is 17 hours behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 19:00 in Tempe. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+10), while Tempe uses America/Phoenix (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Tempe from Sydney?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Sydney and Tempe. The best window is 09:00–10:00 Sydney time (16:00–17:00 in Tempe).
Does the Sydney to Tempe 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 Sydney and Tempe
The distance between Sydney and Tempe is approximately 12,558 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tempe time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.