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Phoenix is 17 hours behind Sydney

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Sydney is 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Phoenix.

Book within 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Sydney time (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Phoenix) and both teams will be at work. Phoenix is 17 hours behind Sydney, so you've got a workable 3-hour overlap — ideal for a standing meeting around 8:00 AM in Sydney (3:00 PM in Phoenix). Because of the gap, Phoenix is already on the previous day, so confirm you're both talking about the same calendar date. Seasonal note: Sydney uses daylight saving and Phoenix doesn't, so double-check the times in your own months — they can move by an hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Sydney and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 17 hours behind Sydney.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Sydney and Phoenix?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Sydney, which corresponds to 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Phoenix.
How many hours overlap between Sydney and Phoenix during a typical workday?
There are about 3 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Sydney and Phoenix?
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, but Phoenix does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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