Time Difference Between Palo Alto and Sydney
Sydney is 17 hours ahead Palo Alto.
United States
Palo Alto
America/Los_Angeles · UTC-7
Australia
Sydney
Australia/Sydney · UTC+10
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Palo Alto and Sydney.
Palo Alto
4:00 PM
Sydney
9:00 AM
Palo Alto
5:00 PM
Sydney
10:00 AM
Palo Alto to Sydney — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Sydney for an hour in Palo Alto. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Palo Alto and Sydney?
Sydney, Australia (UTC+10) is 17 hours ahead Palo Alto, United States (UTC-7).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Palo Alto and Sydney?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Palo Alto and Sydney?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Palo Alto, what time is it in Sydney?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Palo Alto is mapped to its equivalent local time in Sydney, including day shift markers when the date differs.