Sydney to Darwin time converter

Darwin is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 7:30 AM in Darwin.

Sydney AEDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Darwin ACST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sun, Oct 18
AEDTUTC+11
Darwin
Northern Territory, Australia
Sun, Oct 18
ACSTUTC+9:30-1h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Darwin conversion table

Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Darwin. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

SydneyDarwin
12:00 AM10:30 PM−1 day
1:00 AM11:30 PM−1 day
2:00 AM12:30 AM
3:00 AM1:30 AM
4:00 AM2:30 AM
5:00 AM3:30 AM
6:00 AM4:30 AM
7:00 AM5:30 AM
8:00 AM6:30 AM
9:00 AM7:30 AM
10:00 AM8:30 AM
11:00 AM9:30 AM
12:00 PM10:30 AM
1:00 PM11:30 AM
2:00 PM12:30 PM
3:00 PM1:30 PM
4:00 PM2:30 PM
5:00 PM3:30 PM
6:00 PM4:30 PM
7:00 PM5:30 PM
8:00 PM6:30 PM
9:00 PM7:30 PM
10:00 PM8:30 PM
11:00 PM9:30 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM in Darwin).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Darwin switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -1h 30m
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -30m
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -1h 30m

Distance

Sydney and Darwin are 3,149 km (1,957 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Darwin?

Darwin is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Sydney.

What time is it in Darwin when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 7:30 AM in Darwin.

When is the best time to call Darwin from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM in Darwin).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Darwin change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.