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The current time in Darwin, Australia is shown live on this page. Darwin is in the Australia/Darwin timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+09:30 (GMT+9:30). Darwin does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+09:30 remains constant year-round. Darwin has a population of approximately 147,255 people. Darwin uses AUD and the international calling code for Australia is ++61.
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Timezone
Australia/Darwin
UTC offset
UTC+09:30
Standard
ACST
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Darwin for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 8 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin. New York is currently 13 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin.
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Timezone
Australia/Darwin
UTC Offset
UTC+09:30
Abbreviation
GMT+9:30
DST
Not active
Region
Oceania
Country
Australia
State / Area
Northern Territory
Calling Code
+61
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Dili, approximately 722 km away. Dili uses the Asia/Dili timezone. When it is the current time in Darwin, the time in Dili is different by 0.5 hours.
City profile
Darwin is located in Northern Territory, Australia, in the Oceania continent. The primary language spoken here is English. The city has a population of approximately 147,255, ranking it #410 in Australia by size. For timezone purposes, Darwin uses Australia/Darwin (UTC+09:30). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
Travel and calls
Darwin does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Darwin does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Darwin. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Darwin's latitude (-12.5°S), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 11.3 hours, with sunrise around 6:22 AM and sunset around 5:38 PM. Being near the equator, Darwin experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Darwin is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+9:30. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Darwin and London have no overlapping business hours. When it is business time in one city, it is outside working hours in the other.
Local planning notes
Best call window
When scheduling calls with Darwin, note that standard business hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT+9:30. The time difference with other major cities varies, so always verify overlap before sending invites.
Daylight saving impact
Darwin does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+09:30 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Darwin uses AUD and the calling code for Australia is +61. Languages spoken here include English. The city has a population of around 147,255, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Oceania.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 722 km away at Dili (TLT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Darwin are with nearby Oceania cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Darwin. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
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