Current local time in Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia, uses the Australia/Adelaide time zone (Australian Central Daylight Time / Australian Central Standard Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Australian Central Daylight Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+10:30
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, April 4, 2027: UTC+10:30 → UTC+9:30
- Dialing code
- +61
The time zone, at a glance.
Adelaide follows Australia/Adelaide. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. Its offset includes 30 minutes beyond the whole hour, so rounding the difference to an hour will give the wrong answer.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
02:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+10:30 → UTC+9:302026-04-04 16:30 UTC01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+9:30 → UTC+10:302026-10-03 16:30 UTC2027
02:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+10:30 → UTC+9:302027-04-03 16:30 UTC01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+9:30 → UTC+10:302027-10-02 16:30 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Adelaide.
Of these monthly samples, Dec has the most daylight (14h 29m) and Jun the least (9h 49m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 6:17 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 15m | UTC+10:30 |
| Feb 15 | 6:48 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 21m | UTC+10:30 |
| Mar 15 | 7:14 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 20m | UTC+10:30 |
| Apr 15 | 6:38 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 13m | UTC+9:30 |
| May 15 | 7:02 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 18m | UTC+9:30 |
| Jun 15 | 7:21 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 49m | UTC+9:30 |
| Jul 15 | 7:21 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 1m | UTC+9:30 |
| Aug 15 | 6:56 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 48m | UTC+9:30 |
| Sep 15 | 6:15 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 51m | UTC+9:30 |
| Oct 15 | 6:33 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 56m | UTC+10:30 |
| Nov 15 | 6:02 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 57m | UTC+10:30 |
| Dec 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 29m | UTC+10:30 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Adelaide with your world.
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Best times to call from Adelaide
One-hour calls on Friday, October 23, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Adelaide time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 hours 30 minutes behind | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM (6:30 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 9 hours 30 minutes behind | 6:30 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:30 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Tokyo | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | 10:30 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:30 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 17 hours 30 minutes behind | 9:00 AM–10:30 AM (3:30 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 30 minutes ahead | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM (9:30 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 6 hours 30 minutes behind | 3:30 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:30 AM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Australia, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Boxing Day
- Mon, Dec 28, 2026 · Boxing Day (substitute day)
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Tue, Jan 26, 2027 · Australia Day
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
Airports serving Adelaide
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- ADL Adelaide International Airport · 6 km
Places that share Adelaide’s clock
These places use the same Australia/Adelaide rules, so their time always matches Adelaide, including clock changes.
- Mount Gambier
- Whyalla
- Gawler
- Murray Bridge
- Port Lincoln
- Port Pirie
- Port Augusta
- Victor Harbor
- Berri
- Clare
- Wallaroo
- Bordertown
- Tumby Bay
- Penola
- Peterborough
- Ceduna
- Meningie
- Kimba
- Streaky Bay
- Cowell
Questions about time in Adelaide
What time zone is Adelaide in?
Adelaide uses the IANA time zone Australia/Adelaide, known as Australian Central Daylight Time in winter and Australian Central Standard Time in summer. Its offset is UTC+10:30 or UTC+9:30 depending on the date.
Does Adelaide observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go back on Sunday, April 5, 2026 and go forward on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, from UTC+10:30 to UTC+9:30.
What is the time difference between Adelaide and other major cities?
On Friday, October 23, 2026: New York is 14 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide; London is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide; Tokyo is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Adelaide; Los Angeles is 17 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide; Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide; Dubai is 6 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
How do I call Adelaide from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +61, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Adelaide as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Australia/Adelaide. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.