Current local time in Tempe, United States
MST · UTC-07:00 · Mountain Standard Time
About Tempe
Tempe, Arizona, United States uses the Mountain Standard Time time zone (America/Phoenix), currently UTC-07:00. Population: about 175,826.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Arizona |
| Coordinates: | 33°25′N / 111°55′W |
| Population: | 175,826 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Tempe
| IANA time zone: | America/Phoenix |
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| Time zone name: | Mountain Standard Time (MST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-07:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Tempe does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-07:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Tempe today
| Sunrise: | 06:37 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 12:12 |
| Day length: | 11h 09m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:12 – 18:12 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (MST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Tempe
- London−8 hTempe is 8 hours behind London
- New York−3 hTempe is 3 hours behind New York
- Abuja−8 hTempe is 8 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Tempe time
What time zone is Tempe in?
Tempe uses the IANA time zone America/Phoenix (Mountain Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-07:00.
Does Tempe observe daylight saving time?
Tempe does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-07:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Tempe and London?
Right now Tempe is 8 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Tempe and New York?
Right now Tempe is 3 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.