Time in Adelaide now
2:26AMACDT
ACDTUTC+10:30+15 h 30 min vs New York (you)Australia/Adelaide
- Next clock change: Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 3:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 2:00 AM (ACST, UTC+9:30)
- Next clock change: Sunday, October 3, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (ACDT, UTC+10:30)
Clock rules in Adelaide
Adelaide keeps ACST (UTC+9:30) in winter and ACDT (UTC+10:30) in summer, like the whole of South Australia.
Local mean solar time at 138.60° E is UTC+9:14, so standard time runs 16 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:16 PM (an hour later in summer).
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the Australia/Adelaide page.
Time difference from Adelaide
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Adelaide | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra | Capital · 960 km | 2:56 AM Wed, Nov 4 | +0 h 30 min | +30 min | +30 min |
| Sydney | Elsewhere in Australia · 1,160 km | 2:56 AM Wed, Nov 4 | +0 h 30 min | +30 min | +30 min |
| Brisbane | Elsewhere in Australia · 1,600 km | 1:56 AM Wed, Nov 4 | −0 h 30 min | −30 min | +30 min |
| Perth | Elsewhere in Australia · 2,130 km | 11:56 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h 30 min | −2 h 30 min | −1 h 30 min |
| Kingston | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,830 km | 3:56 AM Wed, Nov 4 | +1 h 30 min | +1 h 30 min | +1 h 30 min |
| Port Moresby | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,960 km | 1:56 AM Wed, Nov 4 | −0 h 30 min | −30 min | +30 min |
| New York City | World cities | 10:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −15 h 30 min | −15 h 30 min | −13 h 30 min |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 7:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −18 h 30 min | −18 h 30 min | −16 h 30 min |
| London | World cities | 3:56 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −10 h 30 min | −10 h 30 min | −8 h 30 min |
| Berlin | World cities | 4:56 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −9 h 30 min | −9 h 30 min | −7 h 30 min |
| Dubai | World cities | 7:56 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −6 h 30 min | −6 h 30 min | −5 h 30 min |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in Adelaide overlap yours today.
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Places near Adelaide
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Bendigo | 551 km south-east | 30 min ahead |
| Ballarat | 555 km south-east | 30 min ahead |
Adelaide at a glance
- CountryAustralia
- State or provinceSouth Australia
- Population1,469,163
- Coordinates34.93° S, 138.60° E
- Elevation59 m
- Time zone IDAustralia/Adelaide
- Standard timeACST (UTC+9:30)
- Daylight saving timeACDT (UTC+10:30)
- Calling code+61
Questions
What time is it in Adelaide now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Adelaide is on UTC+9:30 in winter and UTC+10:30 in summer, 30 minutes behind Canberra.
What time zone is Adelaide in?
Adelaide keeps ACST (UTC+9:30) in winter and ACDT (UTC+10:30) in summer, like the whole of South Australia. Its IANA time zone ID is Australia/Adelaide.