Darwin to Sydney Time Difference
🇦🇺 Darwin is currently 1.5 hours ahead of 🇦🇺 Sydney. 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
3,149 km
Approx. flight
3.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Darwin to Sydney
| 🇦🇺 Darwin | 🇦🇺 Sydney | 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)
Sydney 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 Sydney.
Min difference
0.5h
Max difference
1.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Darwin and Sydney (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Darwin
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇦🇺 Sydney
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Darwin and Sydney?
The time difference between Darwin and Sydney is currently 1.5 hours ahead. Darwin uses GMT+9:30 (UTC+9:30), while Sydney 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 Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Darwin, it is 1:30 PM in Sydney. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Darwin and Sydney change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney 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 Sydney?
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 Sydney). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Darwin ahead or behind Sydney?
Darwin is currently 1.5 hours behind Sydney.
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 Sydney?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Darwin, it is 1:30 AM in Sydney.