Time in Darwin

Current local time in Darwin (Australia), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Australian Central Standard Time · UTC+9:30

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UTC offset
UTC+9:30 · ACST
Time zone
Australian Central Standard Time
Australia/Darwin
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
18:49 (12 h 37 min)
Difference from London
+9 h 30 min

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Time zone in Darwin

Darwin is located in Australia and uses the Australia/Darwin time zone (Australian Central Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+9:30 (ACST).

Darwin does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+9:30 all year round.

Today in Darwin the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 18:49 (local time), giving 12 h 37 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 12.47° S, 130.83° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with Darwin is currently +9 h 30 min.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Darwin?

The current time in Darwin (Australia) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Darwin uses the Australia/Darwin time zone, which is currently UTC+9:30.

Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?

Darwin does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+9:30 all year round.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Darwin today?

Today in Darwin the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 18:49 (local time), giving 12 h 37 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Darwin and London?

Right now Darwin is +9 h 30 min compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Darwin and my city?

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