Sydney to Palo Alto time converter

Palo Alto is 18 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Palo Alto.

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Palo Alto PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Sydney to Palo Alto conversion table

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

SydneyPalo Alto
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 Palo Alto).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Palo Alto switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -18h

Distance

Sydney and Palo Alto 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 Sydney and Palo Alto?

Palo Alto is 18 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Palo Alto.

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

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Palo Alto change?

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