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| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +09:30 (ACST) |
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What time is it in Darwin?
The current time in Darwin is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Darwin is in Australia, in the Australia/Darwin time zone. Darwin does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +9:30.
Time difference with Sydney: −1:30 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 10:30 in Darwin.
Time zone and clock changes in Darwin
| Time zone | Australia/Darwin |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +9:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with Sydney | −1:30 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Darwin
Today, October 8, 2026, the sun rises in Darwin at 06:25 and sets at 18:42 (local time), giving 12 h 17 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:34.
More about Darwin
See the location and GPS coordinates of Darwin, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Darwin and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Darwin
What time is it in Darwin right now?
The current time in Darwin is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Australia/Darwin time zone.
What is the time difference between Darwin and Sydney?
Time difference with Sydney: −1:30 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 10:30 in Darwin.
Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?
Darwin does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +9:30.
What time is sunrise today in Darwin?
Today, October 8, 2026, the sun rises in Darwin at 06:25 and sets at 18:42 (local time), giving 12 h 17 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:34.
