Darwin to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 16 hours 30 min behind Darwin. When it is noon in Darwin, it is 19.5:00 in Los Angeles.
Darwin (UTC+9:30) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
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When it's 17:00 in Darwin, it's 0.5:00 in Los Angeles
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Darwin & Los Angeles✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (6 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,697 km
Est. Flight Time
~15.9h
Time Difference
-16.5h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Darwin
13.5:00
Los Angeles (-1)
09:00
Darwin
16.5:00
Los Angeles (-1)
12:00
Darwin
19.5:00
Los Angeles (-1)
15:00
Darwin
22.5:00
Los Angeles (-1)
18:00
Darwin
1.5:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Darwin
4.5:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Darwin
7.5:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Darwin
10.5:00
Los Angeles (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Darwin ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 16 hours 30 min behind Darwin. When it is 12:00 noon in Darwin, it is 19.5:00 in Los Angeles. Darwin operates on Australia/Darwin (UTC+9.5), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Darwin?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Darwin and Los Angeles. The best window is 09:00–10:00 Darwin time (16.5:00–17.5:00 in Los Angeles).
Does the Darwin to Los Angeles time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Darwin and Los Angeles
The distance between Darwin and Los Angeles is approximately 12,697 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.