Current Time in Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide is on Australian Central Daylight Time – ACDT (UTC+10:30) right now. It switches to ACST (UTC+9:30) on 4 Apr 2027.
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Time zone of Adelaide
| Time zone | Australian Central Daylight Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | ACDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+10:30 |
| IANA time zone id | Australia/Adelaide |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+9:30 in winter, UTC+10:30 in summer |
Time difference between Adelaide and other cities
| City | Difference | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | 18 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| London | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Paris | 9 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Dubai | 6 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| India | 5 hours behind | --:-- |
| Manila | 2 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Tokyo | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Sydney | 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Toronto | 15 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
Daylight saving time in Adelaide
2026
- 5 April 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from ACDT (UTC+10:30) to ACST (UTC+9:30).
- 4 October 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from ACST (UTC+9:30) to ACDT (UTC+10:30).
2027
- 4 April 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from ACDT (UTC+10:30) to ACST (UTC+9:30).
- 3 October 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from ACST (UTC+9:30) to ACDT (UTC+10:30).
Adelaide time FAQ
What time is it in Adelaide right now?
Adelaide is on ACDT (UTC+10:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Adelaide, updated every second.
What time zone is Adelaide in?
Adelaide is in Australian Central Daylight Time, abbreviated ACDT, UTC+10:30. Its IANA time zone id is Australia/Adelaide.
Does Adelaide observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from ACDT to ACST.
What is the time difference between Adelaide and New York?
New York is 15 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
Other cities in Australia
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.