Does Alice Springs observe daylight saving time?

No. Alice Springs stays on UTC+09:30 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and London?

London is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Alice Springs right now. During the year the gap varies between 8 hours 30 minutes and 9 hours 30 minutes, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Alice Springs?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Alice Springs overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Alice Springs's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Alice Springs's working day.

Current Time in Alice Springs, Australia — ACST

UTC+09:30No clock changesAustralia/Darwin

Alice Springs, Australia

04:36:30 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Alice Springs, Australia is 4:36 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Alice Springs is on ACST (UTC+09:30) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Alice Springs

Time zone and daylight saving time in Alice Springs

Time zone (IANA): Australia/Darwin
Current offset: ACST (UTC+09:30)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Alice Springs does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+09:30 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:45 AM

Sunset

06:50 PM

Day length

13h 6m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:18 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 13h 36m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 10h 40m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Alice Springs	Overlap with Alice Springs
New York	14:06	−14 h 30 min	23:30–07:30 (previous day)	None
London	19:06	−9 h 30 min	18:30–02:30	None
Singapore	03:06	−1 h 30 min	10:30–18:30	6 h 30 min (10:30–17:00)
Hong Kong	03:06	−1 h 30 min	10:30–18:30	6 h 30 min (10:30–17:00)
Shanghai	03:06	−1 h 30 min	10:30–18:30	6 h 30 min (10:30–17:00)
Sydney	06:06	+1 h 30 min	07:30–15:30	6 h 30 min (09:00–15:30)

Upcoming public holidays in Alice Springs

In 49 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 52 days
Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026
Public
In 56 days
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public

Airports near Alice Springs

Adelaide International Airport ADL1,329 km straight-line
Cairns International Airport CNS1,450 km straight-line
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport WTB1,844 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Alice Springs observe daylight saving time?: No. Alice Springs stays on UTC+09:30 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Alice Springs and London?: London is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Alice Springs right now. During the year the gap varies between 8 hours 30 minutes and 9 hours 30 minutes, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Alice Springs?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Alice Springs overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Alice Springs's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Alice Springs's working day.

Time in other cities, compared with Alice Springs

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