Current Time in Adelaide, Australia
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
ACSTUTC+9:30
Adelaide time zone
Time Zone
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)
IANA: Australia/Adelaide
UTC Offset
UTC+9:30
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Oct 4, 2026
Coordinates
34.93° S, 138.60° E
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
6:10 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide to New York | -13 hours 30 minutes | |
| Adelaide to London | -8 hours 30 minutes | |
| Adelaide to Dubai | -5 hours 30 minutes | |
| Adelaide to New Delhi | -4 hours | |
| Adelaide to Tokyo | -30 minutes |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Adelaide. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Adelaide
What time zone is Adelaide in?
Adelaide is on Australian Central Time (IANA time zone Australia/Adelaide). It uses Australian Central Standard Time (ACST, UTC+9:30) as standard time and Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT, UTC+10:30) during daylight saving time.
Does Adelaide observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Adelaide is in the southern hemisphere, so in 2026 daylight saving time ends on Sunday, April 5, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM, and starts again on Sunday, October 4, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Adelaide and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 13 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Adelaide?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:08 AM and sets at 6:10 PM local time, giving 12 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Australia on the same time as Adelaide?
No. Australia has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Adelaide follows Australian Central Time.