Los Angeles to Darwin Time Difference

How many hours is Los Angeles behind Darwin?

Darwin is 16 hours 30 min ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 4.5:00 in Darwin. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Darwin uses Australia/Darwin (UTC+9.5).

What is the best time to call Darwin from Los Angeles?

There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Los Angeles and Darwin. The best window is 17:00–18:00 Los Angeles time (9.5:00–10.5:00 in Darwin).

Does the Los Angeles to Darwin 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 Los Angeles and Darwin

The distance between Los Angeles and Darwin is approximately 12,697 km. A direct flight typically takes around 15.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Darwin time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.