Updated Dec 2025

Current Time in Tempe, United States

Name: Tempe
Address: Tempe, United States

Check the current local time in Tempe, United States. Tempe uses the America/Phoenix time zone, with MST (UTC -7:00) during standard time.

Tempe, United States — Live Clock

11:59:04 PM

MST Live timezone

Monday, July 13, 2026

Tempe Time Zone

Time Zone

America/Phoenix

Tempe, United States

Current zone: MST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

MST

UTC -7:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

Regional context

Timezones across North America

North America runs five continental-US timezones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaskan) plus Newfoundland (a 30-minute offset from Atlantic Time — one of the few 30-minute timezones outside Asia). DST is nearly universal (except Arizona, Hawaii, most of Saskatchewan) and runs March → November. Business scheduling defaults to Eastern for multi-office US corporations regardless of headquarters.

About Tempe Time (MST)

Check the live current time in Tempe, United States. Tempe follows MST (UTC -7:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. Use this page to confirm local business hours, travel timing, and call scheduling without timezone mistakes.

Tempe vs Major Cities

UTC UTC -7:00

--:-- 7 hours behind

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 8 hours behind

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- 3 hours behind

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- 15 hours behind

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- 11 hours behind

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 16 hours behind

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- 12 hours and 30 minutes behind

Other Cities in America/Phoenix

These cities share the same time zone as Tempe — when it's 11:59:04 PM here, it's the same local time there.

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Other Cities in United States

Major cities in United States — some may be in a different time zone than Tempe if the country spans multiple zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Tempe time

What time is it in Tempe right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Tempe, United States, updated every second. Right now, Tempe is on MST with a UTC offset of UTC -7:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Tempe in?

Tempe uses the America/Phoenix timezone, fixed at MST (UTC -7:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Tempe a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Tempe?

Tempe is currently UTC -7:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Tempe observe daylight saving time?

No. Tempe stays on MST (UTC -7:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Tempe and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Tempe on MST right now?

Tempe is always on MST (UTC -7:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Tempe is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Tempe will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Tempe from New York?

The best call window from New York to Tempe depends on the current offset. Tempe is currently UTC -7:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.