Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?

No. Darwin stays on ACST (UTC+9:30) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Darwin?

7:30 AM in Hong Kong, on the same day.

Darwin to Hong Kong Meeting Planner

Hong Kong is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Darwin right now. Their working days overlap for 6 hours 30 minutes today.

Darwin · Australia

12:06 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · ACST

Hong Kong · China

10:36 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · HKT

Best Meeting Times Between Darwin and Hong Kong

10:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Darwin (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in Hong Kong). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

DarwinOrganizerAustralia ·12:06PMnow
Hong KongChina ·10:36AMnow

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Date in Darwin

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Darwin time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Darwin (13:00) and Hong Kong (11:30).
12:30PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Darwin (12:30) and Hong Kong (11:00).
1:30PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Darwin (13:30) and Hong Kong (12:00).

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Each column is a half hour of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Darwin1:00 PM ACSTSun, Oct 18
Hong Kong11:30 AM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 03:30 UTC

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Time difference between Darwin and Hong Kong

Hong Kong is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Darwin right now: Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and Darwin on ACST (UTC+9:30). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Darwin and Hong Kong over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Hong Kong 1 hour 30 minutes behind	—

Darwin is on Australian Central Standard Time. Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Darwin & Hong Kong Scheduling

What is the time difference between Darwin and Hong Kong?: Hong Kong is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Darwin right now: Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8) and Darwin on ACST (UTC+9:30). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Darwin and Hong Kong?: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Darwin (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in Hong Kong). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.
Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?: No. Darwin stays on ACST (UTC+9:30) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?: No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it's 9 AM in Darwin?: 7:30 AM in Hong Kong, on the same day.

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