Current Time in Darwin, Australia
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
ACSTUTC+9:30
Darwin time zone
Time Zone
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)
IANA: Australia/Darwin
UTC Offset
UTC+9:30
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
12.46° S, 130.84° E
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
6:42 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 5 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin to New York | -13 hours 30 minutes | |
| Darwin to London | -8 hours 30 minutes | |
| Darwin to Dubai | -5 hours 30 minutes | |
| Darwin to New Delhi | -4 hours | |
| Darwin to Tokyo | -30 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Darwin. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
About time in Darwin
What time zone is Darwin in?
Darwin is on Australian Central Standard Time (IANA time zone Australia/Darwin), which is ACST (UTC+9:30) all year.
Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?
No. Darwin does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on ACST (UTC+9:30) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Darwin and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 13 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Darwin?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 6:42 PM local time, giving 12 hours 5 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Australia on the same time as Darwin?
No. Australia has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Darwin follows Australian Central Standard Time.