Time Difference: Canberra vs Darwin
Canberra
10:16:35 PM AEST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
30m
30m
Darwin
9:46:35 PM ACST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Darwin is 0.5 hours behind Canberra.
Quick Reference
- Canberra
- AEST (GMT+10)
AEDT starts on Oct 3, 2026
- Darwin
- ACST (GMT+9:30)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Canberra and Darwin?
- Darwin is 0.5 hours behind Canberra.
- When is the best time to call from Canberra to Darwin?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Canberra uses AEST and Darwin uses ACST.