If your power is out in Darwin, check whether it is a Power and Water Corporation network outage or a fault at your property. Call Power and Water on 1800 245 092 or check their outage map. Darwin frequently experiences outages during the wet season due to lightning, storms, and cyclones. If only your property is affected, check your switchboard for tripped safety switches. If you cannot restore power, call a licensed electrician.
What to do right now
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Check with Power and Water Corporation
Call 1800 245 092 or check the Power and Water outage map online. Wet season storms are the leading cause of outages in Darwin — these are network faults managed by Power and Water.
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Inspect your switchboard safely
Check for tripped safety switches or circuit breakers. Be especially cautious in wet conditions — do not touch the switchboard with wet hands or if water has entered the enclosure.
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Isolate the problem
If a safety switch trips after resetting, turn off all circuits, unplug all appliances, and reset. Re-enable circuits one at a time to find the faulty circuit.
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Call a licensed electrician
If the fault persists or if water has entered your switchboard, call a licensed electrician immediately. Do not attempt to dry out or repair water-damaged electrical equipment yourself.
When to call an emergency electrician
- ⚠️Power and Water shows no outage in your area but your property has no power
- ⚠️Lightning has struck your property and affected electrical systems
- ⚠️Water has entered your switchboard or electrical outlets during a storm
- ⚠️A safety switch keeps tripping after the storm has passed
- ⚠️Your air conditioning has failed during extreme heat and an electrical fault is suspected
How much does it cost?
Power and Water network outages are resolved at no cost. If the fault is at your property, expect higher callout fees than southern capitals — $150–$300 during business hours and $280–$500 after hours. Labour is $80–$130 per hour. Lightning and storm damage repairs can range from $300 to $3,000+ depending on extent. Surge protector installation is strongly recommended and costs $250–$600.