Current local time in Northern Territory, Australia
The live clock above shows the time in Northern Territory. Northern Territory is in the Australia/Darwin time zone, UTC+9:30 all year.
The Northern Territory uses Australian Central Standard Time (ACST, UTC+9:30) all year, with no daylight saving time. Darwin and Alice Springs are half an hour behind Brisbane all year, and from October to April they are an hour behind Adelaide and an hour and a half behind Sydney.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region | Australia |
| Coordinates | 12.46° S, 130.85° E |
| Time zone | Australia/Darwin |
| Abbreviation | ACST |
| UTC offset | UTC+9:30 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Northern Territory doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9:30 (ACST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:50 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 7:06 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:19 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 52 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Northern Territory at about 12:55 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 47 minutes ahead of the sun, because Northern Territory sits at 130.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 142.5° E.
Northern Territory time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Northern Territory |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14.5 hours behind in Jan, 13.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 17.5 hours behind in Jan, 16.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 9.5 hours behind in Jan, 8.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 8.5 hours behind in Jan, 7.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 5.5 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 4 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 1.5 hours behind | |
| Tokyo | 0.5 hours behind | |
| Sydney | 1.5 hours ahead in Jan, 0.5 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time vs Northern Territory |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 0 km (0 mi) | same time |
| Dili, East Timor | 721 km (448 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Kupang, Indonesia | 832 km (517 mi) | 1.5 hours behind |
| Ambon, Indonesia | 1,015 km (631 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Sorong, Indonesia | 1,292 km (803 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Kendari, Indonesia | 1,311 km (814 mi) | 1.5 hours behind |
| Biak, Indonesia | 1,381 km (858 mi) | 0.5 hours behind |
| Raba, Indonesia | 1,394 km (866 mi) | 1.5 hours behind |
Other cities in Australia
Questions people ask
What time zone is Northern Territory in?
Northern Territory is in the Australia/Darwin time zone, UTC+9:30, all year.
Does Northern Territory have daylight saving time?
Northern Territory doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9:30 (ACST) all year.
Does the Northern Territory have daylight saving time?
No. The Territory last used daylight saving during the Second World War. Its tropical climate means there is little benefit from lighter evenings.