Time Difference Between Darwin and Sydney

The time difference between Darwin and Sydney is 1 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Darwin, it is 13:30 in Sydney. Darwin uses the Australia/Darwin time zone (UTC+9:30), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).

Sydney is 1 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Darwin — 1 hours and 30 minutes
Darwin, Australia
07:48:04
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9:30 · ACST
Sydney, Australia
09:18:04
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Darwin vs Sydney

Detail Darwin Sydney
Time Zone IDAustralia/DarwinAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+9:30UTC+11
AbbreviationACSTAEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaAustralia
RegionOceaniaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Darwin and Sydney (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–15:30 in Darwin  =  10:30–17:00 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 01:30 Night
01:00 02:30 Night
02:00 03:30 Night
03:00 04:30 Night
04:00 05:30 Night
05:00 06:30 Night
06:00 07:30
07:00 08:30
08:00 09:30
09:00 10:30 Overlap
10:00 11:30 Overlap
11:00 12:30 Overlap
12:00 13:30 Overlap
13:00 14:30 Overlap
14:00 15:30 Overlap
15:00 16:30 Overlap
16:00 17:30
17:00 18:30
18:00 19:30
19:00 20:30
20:00 21:30
21:00 22:30
22:00 23:30 Night
23:00 00:30 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time, while Darwin is on standard time. When Sydney switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Darwin and Sydney?

The time difference is 1 hours and 30 minutes. Sydney is 1 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

The best window is between 09:00 and 15:30 Darwin time, which corresponds to 10:30–17:00 in Sydney. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Darwin time to Sydney time?

Add 1 hours and 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.