Current Time in Darwin
About Darwin
Darwin is located in Australia, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 139,902. It runs on Australia/Darwin time, currently UTC+9:30 relative to UTC. Darwin does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryAustralia
- Population139,902
- Latitude-12.4611°
- Longitude130.8419°
- Time zoneAustralia/Darwin
- Current UTC offsetUTC+9:30
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Darwin Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Darwin's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Darwin
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Australia National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Mon, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 4 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 |
| ANZAC Day | Sat, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Mon, Dec 28 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Tue, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Mar 27 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 |
| ANZAC Day | Sun, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 14 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Mon, Dec 27 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Wed, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 15 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 17 |
| ANZAC Day | Tue, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 12 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 26 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Fri, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Mar 31 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 2 |
| ANZAC Day | Wed, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 11 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Wed, Dec 26 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Sat, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 20 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 22 |
| ANZAC Day | Thu, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 10 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Thu, Dec 26 |
Daylight Saving Time
Darwin does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+9:30 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Darwin
What time zone is Darwin in?
Darwin, Australia uses the Australia/Darwin time zone. It is currently on ACST (UTC+9:30). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Darwin observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Darwin does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+9:30 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Darwin today?
The sun rises at 6:24 AM and sets at 6:43 PM in Darwin today, giving 12h 18m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Darwin and New York City?
New York City is 13 hours and 30 minutes behind Darwin right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Darwin?
Darwin is currently UTC+9:30. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.