Current local time in Darwin, Australia
ACST · UTC+09:30 · Australian Central Standard Time
About Darwin
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia uses the Australian Central Standard Time time zone (Australia/Darwin), currently UTC+09:30. Population: about 129,062.
| Country: | Australia |
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| State / region: | Northern Territory |
| Coordinates: | 12°28′S / 130°51′E |
| Population: | 129,062 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +61 |
Time zone in Darwin
| IANA time zone: | Australia/Darwin |
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| Time zone name: | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+09:30 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Australia: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Darwin does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:30 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Darwin today
| Sunrise: | 06:17 |
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| Sunset: | 18:44 |
| Solar noon: | 12:31 |
| Day length: | 12h 27m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:55 – 19:06 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (ACST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Darwin
- London+8:30 hDarwin is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
- New York+13:30 hDarwin is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
- Abuja+8:30 hDarwin is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Darwin time
What time zone is Darwin in?
Darwin uses the IANA time zone Australia/Darwin (Australian Central Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:30.
Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?
Darwin does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Darwin and London?
Right now Darwin is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Darwin and New York?
Right now Darwin is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.