Current time in Darwin, Australia

Darwin follows Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: ACST (UTC +9:30)
• UTC offset: +9 hours 30 minutes
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• IANA zone: Australia/Darwin

Time difference from Darwin:

• Darwin ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes ahead (depending on DST)
• Darwin ↔ Canberra: Canberra is usually 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes ahead
• Darwin ↔ Perth: Perth is 1 hour 30 minutes behind
• Darwin ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes ahead
• Darwin ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 17–18 hours behind (depending on US DST)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Darwin use Daylight Saving Time?
No. Darwin stays on ACST (UTC +9:30) all year.

What time zone is Darwin in?
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST).

Is Darwin the same time as Adelaide?
Not always. Adelaide observes Daylight Saving Time, so Adelaide can be 1 hour ahead during summer.