Darwin to Melbourne Time Difference
🇦🇺 Darwin is currently 1.5 hours ahead of 🇦🇺 Melbourne. This difference varies between 0.5h and 1.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1.5h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
3,148 km
Approx. flight
3.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Darwin to Melbourne
| 🇦🇺 Darwin | 🇦🇺 Melbourne | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, while Darwin does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 0.5 hours ahead and 1.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Darwin is 1.5 hours ahead relative to Melbourne.
Min difference
0.5h
Max difference
1.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Darwin and Melbourne (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Darwin
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇦🇺 Melbourne
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Darwin and Melbourne?
The time difference between Darwin and Melbourne is currently 1.5 hours ahead. Darwin uses GMT+9:30 (UTC+9:30), while Melbourne uses GMT+11 (UTC+11). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 0.5 hours ahead to 1.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Darwin, what time is it in Melbourne?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Darwin, it is 1:30 PM in Melbourne. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Darwin and Melbourne change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 0.5 hours ahead and 1.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Darwin and Melbourne?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Darwin (which is 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Melbourne). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Darwin ahead or behind Melbourne?
Darwin is currently 1.5 hours behind Melbourne.
What time zone is Darwin in?
Darwin is in the Australia/Darwin time zone, currently using GMT+9:30 (UTC+9:30). Darwin does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Darwin in Melbourne?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Darwin, it is 1:30 AM in Melbourne.