Des Moines to Sydney time converter

Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Des Moines. When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 3:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Sydney.

Des Moines PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Des Moines
Washington, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11+18h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Des Moines to Sydney conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Des Moines (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Des Moines and Sydney switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +18h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +19h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: +18h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027: +17h
  • Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +18h

Distance

Des Moines and Sydney are 12,461 km (7,743 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sydney?

Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Des Moines.

What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in Des Moines?

When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 3:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Sydney.

When is the best time to call Sydney from Des Moines?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Des Moines (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney).

Does the time difference between Des Moines and Sydney change?

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