Time Difference Between Sydney and Albuquerque

The time difference between Sydney and Albuquerque is 17 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 19:00 in Albuquerque. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11), while Albuquerque uses America/Denver (UTC-6).

Albuquerque is 17 hours behind Sydney — 17 hours
Sydney, Australia
08:00:57
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Albuquerque, United States
15:00:57
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-6 · MDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Albuquerque

Detail Sydney Albuquerque
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/Denver
UTC OffsetUTC+11UTC-6
AbbreviationAEDTMDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaUnited States
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 17 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Albuquerque. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Albuquerque tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Sydney time to Albuquerque time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Sydney Albuquerque
00:00 07:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 08:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 09:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 10:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 11:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 12:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 13:00 (-1 day)
07:00 14:00 (-1 day)
08:00 15:00 (-1 day)
09:00 16:00 (-1 day) Overlap
10:00 17:00 (-1 day)
11:00 18:00 (-1 day)
12:00 19:00 (-1 day)
13:00 20:00 (-1 day)
14:00 21:00 (-1 day)
15:00 22:00 (-1 day)
16:00 23:00 (-1 day)
17:00 00:00
18:00 01:00
19:00 02:00
20:00 03:00
21:00 04:00
22:00 05:00 Night
23:00 06:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Sydney and Albuquerque are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 17 hours difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Sydney and Albuquerque?

The time difference is 17 hours. Albuquerque is 17 hours behind Sydney.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

When is the best time to call from Sydney to Albuquerque?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Sydney time to Albuquerque time?

Subtract 17 hours from Sydney time to get Albuquerque time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.