Current local time in Palmerston, Australia
ACST · UTC+09:30 · Australian Central Standard Time
About Palmerston
Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australia uses the Australian Central Standard Time time zone (Australia/Darwin), currently UTC+09:30. Population: about 25,000.
| Country: | Australia |
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| State / region: | Northern Territory |
| Coordinates: | 12°30′S / 130°59′E |
| Population: | 25,000 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +61 |
Time zone in Palmerston
| IANA time zone: | Australia/Darwin |
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| Time zone name: | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+09:30 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Australia: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Palmerston does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:30 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Palmerston today
| Sunrise: | 06:17 |
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| Sunset: | 18:44 |
| Solar noon: | 12:30 |
| Day length: | 12h 26m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:55 – 19:05 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (ACST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Palmerston
- London+8:30 hPalmerston is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
- New York+13:30 hPalmerston is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
- Abuja+8:30 hPalmerston is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Palmerston time
What time zone is Palmerston in?
Palmerston uses the IANA time zone Australia/Darwin (Australian Central Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:30.
Does Palmerston observe daylight saving time?
Palmerston does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Palmerston and London?
Right now Palmerston is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Palmerston and New York?
Right now Palmerston is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.