Darwin does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on ACST year-round.
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ACST · UTC+9:30
Darwin Time Zone: ACST and UTC+9:30
Darwin operates on ACST (UTC+9:30), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 9 hours 30 minutes. The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Darwin.
Darwin does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on ACST year-round. This means the time difference between Darwin and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Darwin, useful reference points: Darwin is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of London on GMT and 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Darwin right now?
Darwin follows ACST (UTC+9:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Darwin, updated every second.
What time zone is Darwin in?
Darwin is in ACST (UTC+9:30). The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Darwin.
Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?
Darwin does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on ACST year-round.
What is the time difference between Darwin and London?
Darwin (ACST, UTC+9:30) is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Darwin and New York?
Darwin (ACST, UTC+9:30) is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..