City in Northern Territory

Current Local Time in Darwin

Current local time and time zone in Darwin, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌤️ 86°F now🕔 11:38 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 150.000

Current local time in Darwin

11:38 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time zoneAustralia/Darwin
UTC offsetUTC+09:30
UTC now2:08 PM
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset6:42 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset6:42 PM
Daylight12h 12m
Solar noon12:36 PM
Golden hour (am)6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:42 PM - 6:42 PM
Blue hour (am)6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:42 PM - 7:12 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 81%
Moonrise11:05 PM
Moonset9:55 AM

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Quick facts about Darwin

TypeCity
StateNorthern Territory
CountryAustralia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates12°27′48.2″S 130°50′44.2″E (-12.4634, 130.8456)
Population150.000
Known fortropical gateway to Kakadu
Local time11:38 PM (UTC+09:30)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateTropical

Summary

Darwin is a city in Northern Territory. Darwin is known for tropical gateway to Kakadu. It has a population of about 150.000.

Right now it is 86°F (30°C) in Darwin with mainly clear. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 74°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 82%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Darwin is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is tropical. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while June is the coldest with lows near 71°F.

Nearby highlights include Kakadu National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 86°F is 4.1°F below the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Darwin today at 8.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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Coordinates: 12°27′48.2″S 130°50′44.2″E (-12.4634, 130.8456)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Darwin?

Darwin is a city in Northern Territory. Its coordinates are -12.4634, 130.8456. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Darwin right now?

It is currently 86°F (30°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 55% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Darwin?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Darwin, which has a tropical climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Darwin in?

Darwin observes Australia/Darwin (UTC+09:30). The local time is 11:38 PM.

How many people live in Darwin?

Darwin has a population of approximately 150.000.

What are the top things to do in Darwin?

Popular options include Kakadu National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 1, 2026 at 11:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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