Sydney to El Empalme time converter
El Empalme is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in El Empalme.
Sydney AEDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
El Empalme ECT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
9:25 PM in Sydney, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sydney to El Empalme conversion table
Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in El Empalme. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sydney | El Empalme |
|---|---|
| 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 El Empalme).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sydney and El Empalme switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
- Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
- Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -16h
Distance
Sydney and El Empalme are 13,447 km (8,356 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sydney and El Empalme?
El Empalme is 16 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in El Empalme when it is 9 AM in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in El Empalme.
When is the best time to call El Empalme from Sydney?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in El Empalme).
Does the time difference between Sydney and El Empalme change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.