Current Time in Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australia

4:58:20 AM

04:58:20

ACST (Australian Central Standard Time) · UTC+09:30

Australia/Darwin

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Time zone details

Palmerston does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Palmerston

Sunrise6:13 AMSolar noon12:29 PMSunset6:45 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Palmerston in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Australia
Administrative area
Northern Territory
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)

Practical

Country languages
English
Dialing code
+61
Population
33,695
Elevation
Approximately 36 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
12° 29' S / 130° 58' E
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Palmerston follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Darwin

Popular conversions (current offsets)

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All times shown relative to Palmerston local time

Clock changes in Palmerston

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
Australia daylight saving timeClock changes worldwide

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 32 min39 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination80%
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Friday, October 30, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 32 min39 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(88.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 32 min39 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 32 min37 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 33 min38 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 34 min37 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 34 min37 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 35 min37 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 36 min36 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Palmerston

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Plan around Palmerston

Upcoming public holidays in Northern Territory

  1. Christmas Eve
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australia

Darwin International Airport / RAAF DarwinDRWLarge airport · Serves Darwin13.6 km northwest

Source: OurAirports record · DRW / YPDN

About 13.6 km (8.5 mi) northwest of Palmerston

Scheduled airline service in source data

Snake Bay AirportSNBMedium airport · Serves Milikapiti124 km north-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · SNB / YSNK

About 124 km (77.2 mi) north-northwest of Palmerston

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Palmerston in?
Palmerston uses Australian Central Standard Time (ACST, UTC+9:30) all year. Its IANA time zone is Australia/Darwin.
When is the next clock change in Palmerston?
No clock changes are scheduled for Palmerston in the next 12 months
Does Palmerston observe daylight saving time?
No. Palmerston uses ACST (UTC+9:30) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Palmerston?
Palmerston is UTC+9:30 all year