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Time Difference: Darwin to London

🇦🇺DarwinUTC+9:30
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇦🇺
Darwin, Australia
Wed, Jun 3
🇬🇧
London, UK
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
8 hours 30 minutes
London is 8 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin
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Darwin vs London timezone guide

Darwin (Australia) uses the Australia/Darwin timezone at UTC+9:30, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Darwin and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Darwin and London do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

DarwinLondonStatus
6am9:30pmDarwin early, London evening
7am10:30pmDarwin early, London late evening
8am11:30pmDarwin early, London late evening
9am12:30amDarwin working hours, London asleep
10am1:30amDarwin working hours, London asleep
11am2:30amDarwin working hours, London asleep
12pm3:30amDarwin working hours, London asleep
1pm4:30amDarwin working hours, London asleep
2pm5:30amDarwin working hours, London asleep
3pm6:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8:30amDarwin evening, London early
6pm9:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11:30amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1:30pmDarwin late evening, London working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Darwin and London

London observes daylight saving time, but Darwin does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Darwin is 9h 30m ahead London
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Darwin is 8h 30m ahead London
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Darwin is 9h 30m ahead London

Distance between Darwin and London

Great-circle distance
13,852 km
Direct flight time
~17h 18m

Darwin and London are 13,852 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 18m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Darwin and London?
The current time difference is 8 hours 30 minutes. Darwin is currently 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Is Darwin ahead of London?
Yes. Darwin is currently 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Darwin?
When it's 9 AM in Darwin, it's 12:30am in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Darwin and London?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Darwin and London do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Darwin and London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Darwin does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Darwin and London?
Darwin and London are 13,852 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 18 minutes.