Current Time in Darwin, Australia 🇦🇺
The current local time in Darwin, Australia is 20:53:49 (ACST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Darwin is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 147,255. The sun rises at about 07:08 and sets at 18:32 today (11h 24m of daylight).
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 18:32
- 11h 24m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Darwin
Darwin, Australia keeps ACST (UTC+09:30). Darwin does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 07:08 and sets at about 18:32 local time, giving Darwin 11h 24m of daylight.
Right now it is 20:53 on Tuesday in Darwin (UTC+09:30). When it is 20:53 here, it is 07:23 in New York (13.5h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Darwin
- Use the Australia/Darwin IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Darwin to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:23 Tue | 13.5h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:23 Tue | 16.5h behind |
| London | 12:23 Tue | 8.5h behind |
| Paris | 13:23 Tue | 7.5h behind |
| Dubai | 15:23 Tue | 5.5h behind |
| Mumbai | 16:53 Tue | 4h behind |
| Singapore | 19:23 Tue | 1.5h behind |
| Tokyo | 20:23 Tue | 0.5h behind |
| Sydney | 21:23 Tue | 0.5h ahead |
Best next checks from Darwin
Compare Darwin with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Australia.
Business-hours overlap from Darwin
For a normal business-hours call, 09:00-09:30 in Darwin overlaps with 16:30-17:00 in Los Angeles.
| Compare with | Darwin time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | 09:00-09:30 | 16:30-17:00 | 0.5 hours |
| London | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Paris | 16:30-17:00 | 09:00-09:30 | 0.5 hours |
| Dubai | 14:30-17:00 | 09:00-11:30 | 2.5 hours |
| Mumbai | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Darwin time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Darwin in?
Darwin uses ACST (UTC+09:30). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?
No - Darwin keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Darwin today?
Today the sun rises around 07:08 and sets around 18:32 in Darwin, about 11h 24m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Darwin and other cities?
When it is 20:53 in Darwin, it is 07:23 in New York (13.5h behind). See the table above for Darwin's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Darwin
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Australia/Darwin IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Australia time page.
Local entity signals for Darwin
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Darwin.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Australia/Darwin (UTC+9:30) |
| Coordinates | -12.46, 130.84 |
| Population signal | About 147,255 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 07:08, sunset 18:32, 11h 24m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Australia/Darwin time-zone page for rules, the Australia country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 12.46° S, 130.84° E
Population: 147,255
Country: 🇦🇺 Australia
Timezone: ACST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACST, AEST, AWST, JST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACDT, AEDT