Darwin to San Francisco Time Difference
🇦🇺 Darwin is currently 16.5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 San Francisco. This difference varies between 17.5h and 16.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-16.5h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
12,316 km
Approx. flight
14.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Darwin to San Francisco
| 🇦🇺 Darwin | 🇺🇸 San Francisco | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
San Francisco observes Daylight Saving Time, while Darwin does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 17.5 hours behind and 16.5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Darwin is 16.5 hours behind relative to San Francisco.
Min difference
17.5h
Max difference
16.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Darwin and San Francisco (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Darwin
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇺🇸 San Francisco
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Darwin and San Francisco?
The time difference between Darwin and San Francisco is currently 16.5 hours behind. Darwin uses GMT+9:30 (UTC+9:30), while San Francisco uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 17.5 hours behind to 16.5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Darwin, what time is it in San Francisco?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Darwin, it is 7:30 PM in San Francisco. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Darwin and San Francisco change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because San Francisco observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 17.5 hours behind and 16.5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Darwin and San Francisco?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Darwin (which is 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM in San Francisco). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Darwin ahead or behind San Francisco?
Darwin is currently 16.5 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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 San Francisco?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Darwin, it is 7:30 AM in San Francisco.