One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+9 every day of the year.
Palau at a glance
| Capital | Ngerulmud |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+9 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Which time zone Palau uses
The whole of Palau follows one IANA time zone: Pacific/Palau.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Palau | --:-- | UTC+9 | Not observed | Ngerulmud |
Clock changes in Palau
Palau does not use daylight saving time, and the tz database records none since 1970.
Local time in the largest cities of Palau
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngerulmud | Melekeok | --:-- | Pacific/Palau |
Time difference between Palau and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Palau is 7:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 11:00 AM in Sydney and 4:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 14 h behind | 14 h behind | 13 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 17 h behind | 17 h behind | 16 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind |
Daylight across Palau
Days in Ngerulmud last between 11 hours 41 minutes and 12 hours 34 minutes over the year.
Same clock as Palau right now
These countries read the same time as Palau today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Plan around the time in Palau
- Convert a time to or from Palau: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Ngerulmud to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Palau and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Palau have?
One: Pacific/Palau, at UTC+9 all year.
Does Palau use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Palau and New York?
Palau is 14 hours ahead of New York in January and 13 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Palau does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.