Sydney to Darwin Time Difference
Darwin is 0 hours 30 min behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 11.5:00 in Darwin.
Sydney (UTC+10) → Darwin (UTC+9:30)
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When it's 20:00 in Sydney, it's 19.5:00 in Darwin
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
3,149 km
Est. Flight Time
~4.7h
Time Difference
-0.5h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
5.5:00
Darwin
09:00
Sydney
8.5:00
Darwin
12:00
Sydney
11.5:00
Darwin
15:00
Sydney
14.5:00
Darwin
18:00
Sydney
17.5:00
Darwin
21:00
Sydney
20.5:00
Darwin
00:00
Sydney
23.5:00
Darwin (-1)
03:00
Sydney
2.5:00
Darwin
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of Darwin?
Darwin is 0 hours 30 min behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 11.5:00 in Darwin. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+10), while Darwin uses Australia/Darwin (UTC+9.5).
What is the best time to call Darwin from Sydney?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Sydney and Darwin. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Sydney time (9.5:00–17.5:00 in Darwin).
Does the Sydney 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 Sydney and Darwin
The distance between Sydney and Darwin is approximately 3,149 km. A direct flight typically takes around 4.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Darwin time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.