Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the time difference between Darwin and London?

London is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin 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 Darwin?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

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

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

Current Time in Darwin, Australia — ACST

UTC+09:30No clock changesAustralia/Darwin

Darwin, Australia

04:33:53 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Darwin, Australia is 4:33 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Darwin is on ACST (UTC+09:30) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Darwin

Time zone and daylight saving time in Darwin

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

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

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:12 AM

Sunset

06:48 PM

Day length

12h 36m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:30 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 12h 51m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 11h 23m

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

Upcoming public holidays in Darwin

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 Darwin

Cairns International Airport CNS1,676 km straight-line
Adelaide International Airport ADL2,618 km straight-line
Perth International Airport PER2,646 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?: No. Darwin stays on UTC+09:30 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Darwin and London?: London is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin 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 Darwin?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Darwin overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Darwin's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Darwin's working day.

Time in other cities, compared with Darwin

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Sources

Time zone rules: IANA tz database, applied when the page is generated; the clock runs in your browser. Sun times: NOAA solar equations at 12.46°S, 130.84°E (GeoNames). Holidays: Nager.Date. Airports: OurAirports. About our sources.