Sunrise
06:20
LOCAL TIME IN DARWIN
Current time in Darwin, Australia
It is 9:37 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 in Darwin. Darwin is in the Australia/Darwin time zone, UTC+09:30, and is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
ACST · UTC+09:30No daylight savingCalling code +61
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Darwin
21:37:02
Friday, 16 October 2026
Late eveningUTC+09:30
90% of the day in Darwin has passed
A little moment in DarwinSunrise and sunset in Darwin today
Local times for 16 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☾ The sun is down. It rises at 06:20.
Solar noon
12:32
Sunset
18:43
Day length
12h 22m
Darwin time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Australia/Darwin
Abbreviation: ACSTUTC offset now
UTC+09:30
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+61
International dialling code for Australia.Coordinates
12.46°S, 130.85°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
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Time in Canberra Late evening23:07:02UTC+11:00 · Australia/Sydney
Time in Gold Coast Late evening22:07:02UTC+10:00 · Australia/Brisbane
Time in Hobart Late evening23:07:02UTC+11:00 · Australia/Hobart
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Darwin time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Darwin is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Darwin |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 13:07:02 | Darwin is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in New York | 08:07:02 | Darwin is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 05:07:02 | Darwin is 16 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 16:07:02 | Darwin is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in New Delhi | 17:37:02 | Darwin is 4 hours ahead |
| Time in Singapore | 20:07:02 | Darwin is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Tokyo | 21:07:02 | Darwin is 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Sydney | 23:07:02 | Darwin is 1 hour 30 minutes behind |
| UTC | 12:07:02 | Darwin is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead |
Best time to call Darwin
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Darwin today look like this elsewhere.
London00:30 – 08:30Fri 16 Oct
New York19:30 – 03:30Thu 15 Oct
Dubai03:30 – 11:30Fri 16 Oct
Sydney10:30 – 18:30Fri 16 Oct
Questions about time in Darwin
What time is it in Darwin now?
The current time in Darwin is 9:37 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 (UTC+09:30). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Darwin in?
Darwin uses the Australia/Darwin time zone (ACST). The current UTC offset is UTC+09:30.
Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?
No. Darwin does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+09:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Darwin and London?
Darwin is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Darwin and New York?
Darwin is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Australia?
The international calling code for Australia is +61. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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