Sydney to Des Moines time converter

Des Moines is 18 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Des Moines.

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Des Moines PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Sydney to Des Moines conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -18h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -19h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -18h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -17h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -18h

Distance

Sydney and Des Moines 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 Sydney and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 18 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Des Moines.

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

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Des Moines change?

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