Does Palmerston observe daylight saving time?

No. Palmerston stays on UTC+09:30 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Palmerston and London?

London is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Palmerston right now. During the year the gap varies between 8 hours 30 minutes and 9 hours 30 minutes, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Palmerston?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Palmerston overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Palmerston's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Palmerston's working day.

Current Time in Palmerston, Australia — ACST

UTC+09:30No clock changesAustralia/Darwin

Palmerston, Australia

04:35:58 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Palmerston, Australia is 4:35 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Palmerston is on ACST (UTC+09:30) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Palmerston

Time zone and daylight saving time in Palmerston

Time zone (IANA): Australia/Darwin
Current offset: ACST (UTC+09:30)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Palmerston does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+09:30 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:11 AM

Sunset

06:47 PM

Day length

12h 36m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:29 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 12h 52m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 11h 23m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Palmerston	Overlap with Palmerston
New York	14:05	−14 h 30 min	23:30–07:30 (previous day)	None
London	19:05	−9 h 30 min	18:30–02:30	None
Singapore	03:05	−1 h 30 min	10:30–18:30	6 h 30 min (10:30–17:00)
Hong Kong	03:05	−1 h 30 min	10:30–18:30	6 h 30 min (10:30–17:00)
Shanghai	03:05	−1 h 30 min	10:30–18:30	6 h 30 min (10:30–17:00)
Sydney	06:05	+1 h 30 min	07:30–15:30	6 h 30 min (09:00–15:30)

Upcoming public holidays in Palmerston

In 49 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 52 days
Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026
Public
In 56 days
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public

Airports near Palmerston

Cairns International Airport CNS1,661 km straight-line
Adelaide International Airport ADL2,611 km straight-line
Perth International Airport PER2,652 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Palmerston observe daylight saving time?: No. Palmerston stays on UTC+09:30 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Palmerston and London?: London is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Palmerston right now. During the year the gap varies between 8 hours 30 minutes and 9 hours 30 minutes, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Palmerston?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Palmerston overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Palmerston's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Palmerston's working day.

Time in other cities, compared with Palmerston

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