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ACST Time Now

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) · UTC+9:30

ACST is in use right now in Australian Central Time (UTC+9:30).

ACST is 8.5 hours ahead of CET (Central European Time).

ACST time zone

Australian Central Time

Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)

IANA: Australia/Darwin · UTC+9:30

Daylight saving time in ACST

ACST does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+9:30 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in ACST today

Sunrise 06:13 · Sunset 18:47

Daylight 12h 35m · Solar noon 12:30

Time in ACST vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from ACST
New York Tue14.5 hours behind
Los Angeles Tue17.5 hours behind
London Tue9.5 hours behind
Paris Tue8.5 hours behind
Dubai Tue5.5 hours behind
Mumbai Wed4 hours behind
Singapore Wed1.5 hours behind
Tokyo Wed0.5 hours behind
Sydney Wed1.5 hours ahead
Johannesburg Tue7.5 hours behind
São Paulo Tue12.5 hours behind
Chicago Tue15.5 hours behind

What time zone is ACST in?

Clocks in ACST run on Australian Central Time (ACST, UTC+9:30); software knows the zone as Australia/Darwin.

Does ACST observe daylight saving time?

No. ACST keeps UTC+9:30 all year, so its time difference with places that do change their clocks shifts by an hour twice a year.

November 2026 calendar for ACST

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Frequently asked questions about ACST

What time zone is ACST in?
Australian Central Time (ACST), UTC+9:30; IANA zone Australia/Darwin.
Does ACST have daylight saving time?
No, it stays on UTC+9:30 all year.