Current time in Adelaide, Australia
Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT) · UTC+10:30
About Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital of South Australia, a planned city surrounded by parkland and close to some of Australia's best-known wine regions, including the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. It hosts several major festivals, including the Adelaide Fringe, and is a centre for defence, education and research.
South Australia uses Australian Central Standard Time at UTC+9:30, moving to Australian Central Daylight Time (UTC+10:30) in summer. The half-hour offset means Adelaide is usually 30 minutes behind Sydney and Melbourne. The Northern Territory uses the same standard time but does not change its clocks, so in summer Adelaide is an hour ahead of Darwin.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Adelaide in?
Adelaide is in the Australian Central Daylight Time time zone (ACDT), which is UTC+10:30.
Does Adelaide observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Adelaide observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 4 April 2027
What is the time difference between Adelaide and UTC?
Adelaide is currently UTC+10:30.
What is the dialling code for Adelaide?
The international dialling code for Adelaide is +61.
When is the best time to call Adelaide from London?
Normal office hours don’t overlap. Early morning in one city and early evening in the other is usually the best compromise.