Time Now in Darwin, Australia 🇦🇺
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Darwin ranks
#2 for strangest clocks · #67 for first into the new day.
Lat/Long: 12.46° S, 130.84° E
Elevation: 31 m above sea level
Population rank: #15 of 4,886 cities in Australia by population
State: Northern Territory
Country: 🇦🇺 Australia (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Australia/Darwin
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: ACST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACST, AEST, AWST, JST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACDT, AEDT
Darwin is in the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+9:30). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Darwin, Australia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Darwin
Daylight Hours in Darwin
Darwin gets 11h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Darwin is at 07:09 and sunset in Darwin is at 18:35.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 23m near the June solstice to 12h 51m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Darwin and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Darwin right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Darwin
What is the current local time in Darwin?
The live local time in Darwin is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Darwin currently observes ACST, with a standard offset of UTC+9:30.
What time zone is Darwin in?
Darwin uses the ACST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+9:30.
Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?
No. Darwin stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Darwin's Time Zone (UTC+9:30)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Darwin.
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Prayer Times in Darwin
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 05:51 | 07:09 | 12:52 | 16:09 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 05:51 | 07:09 | 12:52 | 16:09 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 05:51 | 07:08 | 12:52 | 16:09 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 05:51 | 07:08 | 12:52 | 16:10 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:51 | 07:08 | 12:52 | 16:10 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:51 | 07:08 | 12:52 | 16:10 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:51 | 07:08 | 12:52 | 16:10 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Darwin
Sunrise
in Darwin
↑
7:09 AM
Sunset
in Darwin
↓
6:35 PM
Day Length
11h 26m
Dawn
in Darwin
6:46 AM
Dusk
in Darwin
6:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Darwin
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
1.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:50
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 18:27
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Distances & Clock Changes in Darwin
How Far Is Darwin From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 3,149 km | SE (142deg) |
| Singapore | 3,355 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,273 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,432 km | N (10deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,253 km | WNW (298deg) |
| Dubai | 9,188 km | WNW (298deg) |
| Moscow | 11,351 km | NW (325deg) |
| Los Angeles | 12,696 km | ENE (58deg) |
Darwin's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Darwin and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.5deg N, 49.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Darwin
What time is it in Darwin right now?
The current local time in Darwin is 22:58 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Darwin follows the Australia/Darwin time zone.
What time zone is Darwin in?
Darwin uses the Australia/Darwin IANA time zone (UTC+9:30). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Darwin?
Is Darwin on daylight saving time right now?
No — Darwin is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Darwin today?
Today in Darwin: sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset is at 18:35, giving 11h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Darwin tonight?
The moon phase over Darwin tonight is New Moon with 1.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Darwin?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Darwin, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.