Updated Mar 2026

Current Time in Darwin, Australia

Name: Darwin
Address: Darwin, Australia

Check the current local time in Darwin, Australia. Darwin uses the Australia/Darwin time zone, with ACST (UTC +9:30) during standard time.

Darwin, Australia — Live Clock

1:21:32 PM

ACST Live timezone

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Darwin Time Zone

Time Zone

Australia/Darwin

Darwin, Australia

Current zone: ACST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

ACST

UTC +9:30

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Darwin Time (ACST)

Darwin operates on Australian Central Standard Time (ACST, UTC +9:30) year-round. Unlike South Australia, the Northern Territory does not observe daylight saving time, keeping Darwin on a fixed offset regardless of the season.

Darwin vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +9:30

--:-- 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 8 hours and 30 minutes ahead

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- 13 hours and 30 minutes ahead

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 0 hours and 30 minutes ahead

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- 4 hours ahead

Other Cities in Australia

Major cities in Australia — some may be in a different time zone than Darwin if the country spans multiple zones.

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Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated Mar 22, 2026

Time zone data verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. DST rules, UTC offsets, and city assignments are checked against IANA tzdata and updated whenever DST policy changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Darwin time

What time is it in Darwin right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Darwin, Australia, updated every second. Right now, Darwin is on ACST with a UTC offset of UTC +9:30. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Darwin in?

Darwin uses the Australia/Darwin timezone, fixed at ACST (UTC +9:30) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Darwin a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Darwin?

Darwin is currently UTC +9:30 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?

No. Darwin stays on ACST (UTC +9:30) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Darwin and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Darwin on ACST right now?

Darwin is always on ACST (UTC +9:30) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Darwin is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Darwin will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Darwin from New York?

The best call window from New York to Darwin depends on the current offset. Darwin is currently UTC +9:30 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.

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