Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).

What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Darwin?

4:30 PM in Los Angeles, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Darwin).

Darwin to Los Angeles Meeting Planner

Los Angeles is 16 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin right now. Their working days overlap for 30 minutes today.

Darwin · Australia

12:06 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · ACST

Los Angeles · United States

7:36 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · PDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Darwin and Los Angeles

9:00 AM to 9:30 AM in Darwin (4:30 PM to 5:00 PM in Los Angeles). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 30 minutes of overlap today.

Who's meeting

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DarwinOrganizerAustralia ·12:06PMnow
Los AngelesUnited States ·· summer time7:36PMYesterday · now

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Date in Darwin

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Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Darwin time.

9:00AMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Darwin (09:00) and Los Angeles (16:30, previous day).
12:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Darwin (12:00); just outside working hours in Los Angeles (19:30, previous day).
11:30AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Darwin (11:30); just outside working hours in Los Angeles (19:00, previous day).

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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

Darwin9:00 AM ACSTSun, Oct 18
Los Angeles4:30 PM PDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 23:30 UTC

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Time difference between Darwin and Los Angeles

Los Angeles is 16 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin right now: Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) and Darwin on ACST (UTC+9:30). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Los Angeles: then Los Angeles is 17 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin.

Time difference between Darwin and Los Angeles over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Los Angeles 16 hours 30 minutes behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	Los Angeles 17 hours 30 minutes behind	Clocks go back in Los Angeles
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Los Angeles 16 hours 30 minutes behind	Clocks go forward in Los Angeles

Darwin is on Australian Central Standard Time. Los Angeles is on Pacific Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Darwin & Los Angeles Scheduling

What is the time difference between Darwin and Los Angeles?: Los Angeles is 16 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin right now: Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) and Darwin on ACST (UTC+9:30). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Los Angeles: then Los Angeles is 17 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Darwin and Los Angeles?: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM in Darwin (4:30 PM to 5:00 PM in Los Angeles). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 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 Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Darwin?: 4:30 PM in Los Angeles, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Darwin).

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