Current local time in Adelaide, Australia
ACDT · UTC+10:30 · Australian Central Daylight Time
About Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia uses the Australian Central Daylight Time time zone (Australia/Adelaide), currently UTC+10:30. Population: about 1,225,235.
| Country: | Australia |
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| State / region: | South Australia |
| Coordinates: | 34°56′S / 138°36′E |
| Population: | 1,225,235 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +61 |
Time zone in Adelaide
| IANA time zone: | Australia/Adelaide |
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| Time zone name: | Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+10:30 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Australia: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Adelaide is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+09:30.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 4 April 2027 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+09:30 (ACST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Adelaide today
| Sunrise: | 06:24 |
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| Sunset: | 19:35 |
| Solar noon: | 13:00 |
| Day length: | 13h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:58 – 20:01 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (ACDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Adelaide
- London+9:30 hAdelaide is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of London
- New York+14:30 hAdelaide is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York
- Abuja+9:30 hAdelaide is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Adelaide time
What time zone is Adelaide in?
Adelaide uses the IANA time zone Australia/Adelaide (Australian Central Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC+10:30.
Does Adelaide observe daylight saving time?
Adelaide is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+09:30.
What is the time difference between Adelaide and London?
Right now Adelaide is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Adelaide and New York?
Right now Adelaide is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.