Sydney to Abilene time converter
Abilene is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Abilene.
12:05 PM in Sydney, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Sydney to Abilene conversion table
Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Abilene. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sydney | Abilene |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Abilene).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Abilene switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
- Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
- Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -16h
Distance
Sydney and Abilene are 13,550 km (8,420 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sydney and Abilene?
Abilene is 16 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Abilene when it is 9 AM in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Abilene.
When is the best time to call Abilene from Sydney?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Abilene).
Does the time difference between Sydney and Abilene change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.