Sydney to West Des Moines time converter

West Des Moines is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in West Des Moines.

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

West Des Moines CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11
West Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to West Des Moines conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in West Des Moines).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -16h

Distance

Sydney and West Des Moines are 14,375 km (8,932 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and West Des Moines?

West Des Moines is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in West Des Moines.

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

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in West Des Moines).

Does the time difference between Sydney and West 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.