Current time in Palau
Palau Time (PWT) · UTC+9 · Capital: Ngerulmud
About Palau
Palau, officially the Republic of Palau, is an island country with a population of 17,948 on 465 km2, located in the western Pacific Ocean. Its capital city is Ngerulmud, but the largest city is Koror. It contains approximately 250 islands, which form the western chain of the Caroline Islands in Micronesia. The most populous of these is Koror. The capital Ngerulmud is located on the nearby island of Babeldaob, in Melekeok State. Palau shares (maritime) boundaries with Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
The country was originally settled approximately 3,000 years ago by migrants from the Philippines and sustained a Negrito population until around 900 years ago. The islands were first explored by Europeans in the 16th century, and were made part of the Spanish East Indies in 1574.
Politically, Palau is a presidential republic in free association with the United States, which provides defence, funding, and access to social services; a quasi-state of sorts. Legislative power is concentrated in the Palau National Congress. Palau’s economy is based mainly on tourism coming from the US, subsistence agriculture and fishing, with a significant portion of gross national product (GNP) derived from foreign aid. The country uses the United States dollar as its currency.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Palau in?
Palau uses Palau Time (PWT), which is UTC+9 at the moment.
How many time zones does Palau have?
Palau has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+9 right now.
Does Palau observe daylight saving time?
No. Palau does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+9 all year round.
What time is it in Ngerulmud right now?
Ngerulmud, the capital of Palau, is on Palau Time (PWT), UTC+9. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Palau and London?
Palau is currently 8 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Palau and New York?
Palau is currently 13 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Palau?
Office hours in Palau (9:00–17:00 local time) are 01:00–09:00 in London and 20:00–04:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Australia are on the same time as Palau?
No other country in Australia is on UTC+9 right now. The closest are Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Australia.
What is the dialling code for Palau?
The international dialling code for Palau is +680.