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Time in Darwin — UTC+09:30

Live clock and time-zone data for Darwin, Australia — Darwin (Australia/Darwin), UTC+09:30 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
18:06
Sat 02 May 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
Australia/Darwin
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:30
Abbreviation
GMT+9:30
Population
148,564
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Darwin follow Darwin (Australia/Darwin), currently UTC+09:30 from UTC. A standard business day in Australia starts near 09:00 and ends close to 17:00, with lunch typically served between 12:30 and 13:30. Australia does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+09:30 year-round.

Currency
AUD A$
Dial
+61
Work day
09:00–17:00
Lunch
12:30–13:30
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Darwin, other cities are at
Sydney12:30
Melbourne12:30
Brisbane12:30
New York22:30
London03:30
Tokyo11:30
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Best hours to meet with Sydney
Morning meeting (both on-shift)10:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 15:00
Compare: Darwin ↔ Sydney
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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Frequently asked questions

What is the current UTC offset in Darwin?

Darwin is currently UTC+09:30 from UTC, on the Australia/Darwin timezone.

What are typical business hours in Darwin?

Offices in Australia typically run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time.

Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?

No — Australia does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+09:30 year-round.

How many hours is Darwin ahead of Sydney?

The live difference between Darwin and Sydney is +0:30h.

Is it daytime in Darwin right now?

No — it is currently night or dusk in Darwin.

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