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Current time difference

Sydney to Darwin Time Difference

Darwin is currently 30 minutes behind Sydney.

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

Current clocks

Current time Sydney & Darwin

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

Quick-reference schedule

9:00 AM in Sydney → 8:30 AM in Darwin
12:00 PM in Sydney → 11:30 AM in Darwin
5:00 PM in Sydney → 4:30 PM in Darwin
12:00 AM in Sydney → 11:30 PM in Darwin

Best time to call

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

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

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

Sydney to Darwin FAQ

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