Current local time in Albuquerque, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Albuquerque. Albuquerque is in the America/Denver time zone, UTC−6 right now (MDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | New Mexico |
| Population | about 726,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.10° N, 106.64° W |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Abbreviation | MST / MDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 (winter) / UTC−6 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Albuquerque uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−7 (MST) and UTC−6 (MDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:10 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:52 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| September equinox | 6:54 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:10 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Albuquerque at about 12:15 PM in mid-January, and about 1:12 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 7 minutes ahead of the sun, because Albuquerque sits at 106.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Albuquerque time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Albuquerque |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind | |
| London | 7 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 8 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 10 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 12.5 hours ahead in Jan, 11.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 18 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Albuquerque |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 370 km (230 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad Juárez, Mexico | 380 km (236 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Pueblo | 396 km (246 mi) | same time |
| Amarillo | 438 km (272 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Colorado Springs | 449 km (279 mi) | same time |
| Lubbock | 469 km (291 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Mesa | 504 km (313 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Tucson | 508 km (316 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Albuquerque in?
Albuquerque is in the America/Denver time zone, UTC−7, or UTC−6 during daylight saving time.
Does Albuquerque have daylight saving time?
Albuquerque uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−7 (MST) and UTC−6 (MDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Albuquerque when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Albuquerque's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 7 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).