Australian Central Standard Time
IANA identifier Australia/Darwin, standard offset UTC+09:30.
- IANA identifier
- Australia/Darwin
- Standard offset
- UTC+09:30
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+09:30
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using Australia/Darwin
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for Australian Central Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for Australian Central Standard Time is Australia/Darwin. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for Australia/Darwin?
The standard offset for Australia/Darwin is UTC+09:30. This means local time is +09:30 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Australia/Darwin observe daylight saving time?
No. Australia/Darwin stays at UTC+09:30 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as Australia/Darwin. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use Australia/Darwin?
Australia/Darwin is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.