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Time Difference: Darwin to Los Angeles

🇦🇺DarwinUTC+9:30
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Darwin, Australia
Wed, Jun 3
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Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
16 hours 30 minutes
Los Angeles is 16 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin
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Darwin vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Darwin (Australia) uses the Australia/Darwin timezone at UTC+9:30, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 17 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Darwin and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Darwin and Los Angeles 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

DarwinLos AngelesStatus
6am1:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am2:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am3:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am4:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am5:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am6:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm10:30pmDarwin working hours, Los Angeles late evening
4pm11:30pmDarwin working hours, Los Angeles late evening
5pm12:30amDarwin evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm1:30amDarwin evening, Los Angeles asleep
7pm2:30amDarwin evening, Los Angeles asleep
8pm3:30amDarwin evening, Los Angeles asleep
9pm4:30amDarwin evening, Los Angeles asleep
10pm5:30amDarwin late evening, Los Angeles asleep

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 Los Angeles

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Darwin is 17h 30m ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Darwin is 16h 30m ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Darwin is 17h 30m ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Darwin and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
12,696 km
Direct flight time
~15h 56m

Darwin and Los Angeles are 12,696 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 56m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Darwin and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 16 hours 30 minutes. Darwin is currently 16 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Darwin ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Darwin is currently 16 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Darwin?
When it's 9 AM in Darwin, it's 4:30pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Darwin and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Darwin and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Darwin and Los Angeles are 12,696 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 56 minutes.