Palo Alto to Sydney time converter

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

Palo Alto PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Palo Alto
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11+18h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Palo Alto to Sydney conversion table

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

Palo AltoSydney
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 Palo Alto (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Palo Alto 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

Palo Alto and Sydney are 11,951 km (7,426 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Palo Alto and Sydney?

Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Palo Alto.

What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in Palo Alto?

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

When is the best time to call Sydney from Palo Alto?

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

Does the time difference between Palo Alto 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.