Sydney to El Retén time converter

El Retén is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in El Retén.

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

El Retén COT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11
El Retén
Colombia
Mon, Oct 19
COTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to El Retén conversion table

Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in El Retén. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

SydneyEl Retén
12:00 AM8:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
4:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM8:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
4:00 PM12:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 AM
6:00 PM2:00 AM
7:00 PM3:00 AM
8:00 PM4:00 AM
9:00 PM5:00 AM
10:00 PM6:00 AM
11:00 PM7:00 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 Retén).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and El Retén 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 Retén are 14,727 km (9,151 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and El Retén?

El Retén is 16 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in El Retén 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 Retén.

When is the best time to call El Retén from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in El Retén).

Does the time difference between Sydney and El Retén change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.