Sydney to Palm Desert time converter

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

Sydney AEDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Palm Desert PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Tue, Oct 20
AEDTUTC+11
Palm Desert
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-18h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Palm Desert conversion table

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

SydneyPalm Desert
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 Palm Desert).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert are 12,208 km (7,586 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Palm Desert?

Palm Desert is 18 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in Palm Desert when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

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

When is the best time to call Palm Desert from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Palm Desert change?

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