Albuquerque is on standard time, UTC−7 (MST). On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−6.
Albuquerque and your time
Albuquerque at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | New Mexico |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Abbreviation now | MST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 35.08° N, 106.65° W |
Time zone in Albuquerque
Albuquerque follows the America/Denver time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC−6 (MDT)) lasts until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
The United States uses 6 offsets, and Albuquerque is not on the same time as the capital: right now Washington D.C. is 2 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
Clock changes in Albuquerque, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−6 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−6 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−7 |
Time difference between Albuquerque and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Albuquerque is 4:00 PM in London, 3:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 12 h 30 min ahead | 12 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 18 h ahead | 18 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Albuquerque and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Albuquerque
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Albuquerque grows from 9 hours 48 minutes to 14 hours 31 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 43 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Albuquerque
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:53 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:11 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Albuquerque
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Albuquerque: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time and 1:05 PM during daylight saving time.
Cities near Albuquerque
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | 308 km (192 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| El Paso | 370 km (230 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) | 375 km (233 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pueblo | 397 km (247 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amarillo | 438 km (272 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
Other cities on America/Denver time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/Denver just like Albuquerque.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Albuquerque today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Plan around the time in Albuquerque
- Convert a time to or from Albuquerque: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Albuquerque to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Albuquerque and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Albuquerque in?
Albuquerque uses the America/Denver time zone: UTC−7 (MST) in standard time and UTC−6 (MDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Albuquerque?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−6. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Albuquerque and London?
Albuquerque is 7 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 6 hours, because Albuquerque and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Albuquerque on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 2 hours ahead of Albuquerque, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Albuquerque?
About 14 hours 31 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.