Current Time in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

1:03:46 PM

13:03:46

ACST (Australian Central Standard Time) · UTC+09:30

Australia/Darwin

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Time zone details

Darwin does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Darwin

Sunrise6:15 AMSolar noon12:30 PMSunset6:45 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Darwin in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Australia
Administrative area
Northern Territory
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)

Practical

Country languages
English
Dialing code
+61
Population
139,902
Elevation
Approximately 31 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
12° 27' S / 130° 50' E
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All times shown relative to Darwin local time

Clock changes in Darwin

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
Australia daylight saving timeClock changes worldwide

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 31 min39 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination95%
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 31 min39 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(89.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 31 min39 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 31 min38 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 32 min39 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 32 min37 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 33 min38 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 34 min37 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 34 min37 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Darwin

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Plan around Darwin

Upcoming public holidays in Northern Territory

  1. Christmas Eve
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Darwin International Airport / RAAF DarwinDRWLarge airport6.7 km northeast

Source: OurAirports record · DRW / YPDN

About 6.7 km (4.2 mi) northeast of Darwin

Scheduled airline service in source data

Snake Bay AirportSNBMedium airport · Serves Milikapiti118 km north

Source: OurAirports record · SNB / YSNK

About 118 km (73.3 mi) north of Darwin

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Darwin in?
Darwin uses Australian Central Standard Time (ACST, UTC+9:30) all year. Its IANA time zone is Australia/Darwin.
When is the next clock change in Darwin?
No clock changes are scheduled for Darwin in the next 12 months
Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?
No. Darwin uses ACST (UTC+9:30) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Darwin?
Darwin is UTC+9:30 all year