Ngerulmud runs on UTC+9 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ngerulmud and your time
Ngerulmud at a glance
| Country | Palau |
|---|---|
| Region | Melekeok |
| Capital of | Palau |
| Time zone | Pacific/Palau |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 7.50° N, 134.62° E |
Which time zone Ngerulmud uses
Ngerulmud follows the Pacific/Palau time zone and stays on UTC+9 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Ngerulmud is the capital, and all of Palau keeps this time.
Clock changes in Ngerulmud, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ngerulmud for 2026 or 2027.
Ngerulmud time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Ngerulmud: the clock reads 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 14 h behind | 14 h behind | 13 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 17 h behind | 17 h behind | 16 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 6 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
Ngerulmud never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Ngerulmud
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Being in the tropics, Ngerulmud sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 34 minutes) is only 53 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 41 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:43 AM and 6:21 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Ngerulmud
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:46 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:51 AM | 5:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:09 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 41 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ngerulmud
Ngerulmud lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Ngerulmud
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mati (Philippines) | 929 km (577 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Manokwari (Indonesia) | 932 km (579 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tagum (Philippines) | 972 km (604 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Bayugan (Philippines) | 985 km (612 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Panabo (Philippines) | 986 km (613 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
Tools for time in Ngerulmud
- Convert a time to or from Ngerulmud: 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 Ngerulmud and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ngerulmud in?
Ngerulmud uses the Pacific/Palau time zone, which is UTC+9 all year.
Does Ngerulmud use daylight saving time?
No. Ngerulmud stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Ngerulmud and New York?
Ngerulmud 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 Ngerulmud does not.
How long is the longest day in Ngerulmud?
About 12 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 41 minutes of daylight.
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.