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Current time difference

Darwin to Sydney Time Difference

Sydney is currently 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.

From Oct 4 to Apr 3, the time difference is 1 hour 30 minutes.

Current clocks

Current time Darwin & Sydney

Darwin 7:29 PM Sunday, August 2, 2026 ACST, UTC+9:30 See full Darwin time zone details →
Sydney 7:59 PM Sunday, August 2, 2026 AEST, UTC+10 See full Sydney time zone details →

Quick-reference schedule

9:00 AM in Darwin → 9:30 AM in Sydney
12:00 PM in Darwin → 12:30 PM in Sydney
5:00 PM in Darwin → 5:30 PM in Sydney
12:00 AM in Darwin → 12:30 AM in Sydney

Best time to call

The best time to schedule a call is 9:00 AM-5:30 PM in Darwin, which is 9:30 AM-6:00 PM in Sydney.

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Choose a time in the first location to preview the matching time in the second location.

Right now, 7:29 PM in Darwin is 7:59 PM in Sydney.
Frequently asked questions

Darwin to Sydney FAQ

What is the time difference between Darwin and Sydney?
Sydney is currently 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.
Do Darwin and Sydney observe Daylight Saving Time?
Darwin does not observe daylight saving time. Sydney is currently on standard time. The next clock change is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
When is the best time to schedule a call between Darwin and Sydney?
The best time to schedule a call is 9:00 AM-5:30 PM in Darwin, which is 9:30 AM-6:00 PM in Sydney.
Is Darwin ahead of or behind Sydney?
Darwin is currently 30 minutes ahead of Sydney.