What time is it in Adelaide right now?

Adelaide is on Australia/Adelaide, currently UTC+9:30. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Adelaide in?

Adelaide uses the IANA time zone Australia/Adelaide, which is UTC+9:30 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Adelaide observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 4, 2026, when clocks go forward to UTC+10:30.

What time do the sun rise and set in Adelaide today?

Today the sun rises at about 7:19 AM and sets at about 5:25 PM local time in Adelaide, giving roughly 10h 6m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:22 PM.

Australia · South Australia

Current local time in Adelaide

Adelaide keeps time on the Australia/Adelaide zone, currently UTC+9:30. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Adelaide, South Australia

06:44

Sun, Jul 26UTC+9:30

Adelaide time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Australia/Adelaide
Current UTC offset: UTC+9:30
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Oct 4, 2026 → UTC+10:30
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia
Coordinates: -34.93°, 138.60°
Population: 1,469,163
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Adelaide today

Computed from Adelaide's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Solar noon: 12:22 PM
Day length: 10h 6m
Civil dawn: 6:47 AM
Civil dusk: 5:56 PM
Golden hour ends: 7:52 AM
Golden hour begins: 4:52 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Adelaide time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Adelaide is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	16h 30m ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	8h 30m ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	5h 30m ahead
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	0h 30m ahead

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Adelaide time

Scheduling across Australia/Adelaide is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Adelaide and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Australia/Adelaide.Track clock changesSee exactly when Adelaide next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Adelaide beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Adelaide offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Australia/Adelaide baked in, not guessed.

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Adelaidetime — questions & answers

What time is it in Adelaide right now?: Adelaide is on Australia/Adelaide, currently UTC+9:30. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Adelaide in?: Adelaide uses the IANA time zone Australia/Adelaide, which is UTC+9:30 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Adelaide observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Oct 4, 2026, when clocks go forward to UTC+10:30.
What time do the sun rise and set in Adelaide today?: Today the sun rises at about 7:19 AM and sets at about 5:25 PM local time in Adelaide, giving roughly 10h 6m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:22 PM.