Time Difference: Canberra vs Darwin
Canberra
7:04:39 PM AEDT
Sunday, October 25, 2026
1h 30m
1h 30m
Darwin
5:34:39 PM ACST
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Darwin is 1.5 hours behind Canberra.
Quick Reference
- Canberra
- AEDT (GMT+11)
AEST starts on Apr 3, 2027
- Darwin
- ACST (GMT+9:30)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Canberra and Darwin?
- Darwin is 1.5 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 AEDT and Darwin uses ACST.