Time Difference Between Sydney and Albuquerque

The time difference between Sydney and Albuquerque is 16 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 20:00 in Albuquerque. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10), while Albuquerque uses America/Denver (UTC-6).

Albuquerque is 16 hours behind Sydney — 16 hours
Sydney, Australia
09:38:27
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST
Albuquerque, United States
17:38:27
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-6 · MDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Albuquerque

Detail Sydney Albuquerque
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/Denver
UTC OffsetUTC+10UTC-6
AbbreviationAESTMDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaUnited States
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Albuquerque is currently observing daylight saving time, while Sydney is on standard time. When Albuquerque switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Sydney and Albuquerque?

The time difference is 16 hours. Albuquerque is 16 hours behind Sydney.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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 16 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.