Current Time in Darwin (2026)

Darwin is in the Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Australian Central Standard Time

Australia/Darwin · GMT+9:30

UTC offset

UTC+9:30

Daylight saving now

Darwin does not observe DST

Next clock change

None scheduled in the next 12 months for Darwin

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Darwin right now?

The current time in Darwin is 1:03 PM on Friday, Jul 3. Darwin uses Australian Central Standard Time (Australia/Darwin, GMT+9:30).

What timezone is Darwin in?

Darwin is in the Australian Central Standard Time (IANA: Australia/Darwin, abbreviation: GMT+9:30).

What is Darwin's UTC offset?

Darwin is currently UTC+9:30 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Darwin observe daylight saving?

No — Darwin does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays at UTC+9:30 year-round.