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Time Difference: Darwin to Sydney

🇦🇺DarwinUTC+9:30
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Darwin, Australia
Fri, May 29
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Sydney, Australia
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
30 minutes
Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin
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Darwin vs Sydney timezone guide

Darwin (Australia) uses the Australia/Darwin timezone at UTC+9:30, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Darwin and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7.5 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–4:30pm in Darwin, which is 9:30am–5pm in Sydney. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

DarwinSydneyStatus
6am6:30amDarwin early, Sydney early
7am7:30amDarwin early, Sydney early
8am8:30amDarwin early, Sydney early
9am9:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5:30pmDarwin evening, Sydney evening
6pm6:30pmDarwin evening, Sydney evening
7pm7:30pmDarwin evening, Sydney evening
8pm8:30pmDarwin evening, Sydney evening
9pm9:30pmDarwin evening, Sydney evening
10pm10:30pmDarwin late evening, Sydney late evening

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 Sydney

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

  • Jan 1 → Apr 5Darwin is 1h 30m behind Sydney
  • Apr 5 → Oct 4Darwin is 0h 30m behind Sydney
  • Oct 4 → Jan 1Darwin is 1h 30m behind Sydney

Distance between Darwin and Sydney

Great-circle distance
3,149 km
Direct flight time
~4h 42m

Darwin and Sydney are 3,149 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~4h 42m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Darwin and Sydney?
The current time difference is 30 minutes. Darwin is currently 30 minutes behind Sydney.
Is Darwin ahead of Sydney?
No. Darwin is currently 30 minutes behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Darwin?
When it's 9 AM in Darwin, it's 9:30am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Darwin and Sydney?
The best window is 9am–4:30pm in Darwin, which is 9:30am–5pm in Sydney. That's 7.5 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Darwin and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney 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 Sydney?
Darwin and Sydney are 3,149 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 4 hours 42 minutes.