Time Difference Between Darwin and Sydney

The time difference between Darwin and Sydney is 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Darwin, it is 12:30 in Sydney. Darwin uses the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+9:30), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).

Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin — 30 minutes
Darwin, Australia
10:13:53
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+9:30 · ACST
Sydney, Australia
10:43:53
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST

Time Zone Details: Darwin vs Sydney

Detail Darwin Sydney
Time Zone IDAustralia/DarwinAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+9:30UTC+10
AbbreviationACSTAEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryAustraliaAustralia
RegionOceaniaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Darwin and Sydney (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:30 in Darwin  =  09:30–17:00 in Sydney

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Darwin time to Sydney time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Darwin Sydney
00:00 00:30 Night
01:00 01:30 Night
02:00 02:30 Night
03:00 03:30 Night
04:00 04:30 Night
05:00 05:30 Night
06:00 06:30
07:00 07:30
08:00 08:30
09:00 09:30 Overlap
10:00 10:30 Overlap
11:00 11:30 Overlap
12:00 12:30 Overlap
13:00 13:30 Overlap
14:00 14:30 Overlap
15:00 15:30 Overlap
16:00 16:30 Overlap
17:00 17:30
18:00 18:30
19:00 19:30
20:00 20:30
21:00 21:30
22:00 22:30 Night
23:00 23:30 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Darwin nor Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Darwin and Sydney?

The time difference is 30 minutes. Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Darwin or Sydney observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Darwin to Sydney?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:30 Darwin time, which corresponds to 09:30–17:00 in Sydney. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Darwin time to Sydney time?

Add 30 minutes to Darwin time to get Sydney time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.