Sydney to Palmdale time converter
Palmdale is 18 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Palmdale.
3:48 PM in Sydney, Monday, October 19, 2026
Sydney to Palmdale conversion table
Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Palmdale. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sydney | Palmdale |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 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 Palmdale).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Palmdale switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -18h
Distance
Sydney and Palmdale are 12,112 km (7,526 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sydney and Palmdale?
Palmdale is 18 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Palmdale when it is 9 AM in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Palmdale.
When is the best time to call Palmdale from Sydney?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Sydney (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Palmdale).
Does the time difference between Sydney and Palmdale change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.