Current time in
Darwin, Australia
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Australia/Darwin · UTC+09:30 · DST not in effect
About Darwin, Australia
Darwin, Australia observes UTC+09:30 right now on the Australia/Darwin time zone (ACST). The clock stays accurate to the second, and the details beneath it cover the UTC offset, daylight saving status, and how Darwin, Australia lines up with cities around the globe.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Australia/Darwin
- Abbreviation
- ACST
- UTC offset
- UTC+09:30
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Darwin, Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
Darwin, Australia vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin (this zone) | UTC+09:30 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Same UTC offset
Other zones in Australia
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Darwin, Australia right now? ▾
The current time in Darwin, Australia is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+09:30).
What is the UTC offset for Darwin, Australia? ▾
Darwin, Australia is currently at UTC+09:30, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Darwin, Australia observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Darwin, Australia is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Darwin, Australia use? ▾
Darwin, Australia uses the Australia/Darwin IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.