Does Darwin observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

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

8:30 AM in Tokyo, on the same day.

Darwin to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 30 minutes behind Darwin right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours 30 minutes today.

Darwin · Australia

1:48 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · ACST

Tokyo · Japan

1:18 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Darwin and Tokyo

9:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Darwin (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

DarwinOrganizerAustralia ·1:48AMnow
TokyoJapan ·1:18AMnow

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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 Tokyo (12:30).
12:30PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Darwin (12:30) and Tokyo (12:00).
1:30PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Darwin (13:30) and Tokyo (13:00).

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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
Tokyo12:30 PM UTC+9Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 03:30 UTC

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Time difference between Darwin and Tokyo

Tokyo is 30 minutes behind Darwin right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) 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 Tokyo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tokyo 30 minutes behind	—

Darwin is on Australian Central Standard Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Darwin & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Darwin and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 30 minutes behind Darwin right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) 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 Tokyo?: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Darwin (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Darwin?: 8:30 AM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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