Current time in
Adelaide, Australia
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Australia/Adelaide · UTC+09:30 · DST not in effect
About Adelaide, Australia
The local time in Adelaide, Australia follows the Australia/Adelaide identifier, at present UTC+09:30 (ACST). Whether you are lining up a meeting or catching a flight, the second-by-second clock above and the conversion table below keep Adelaide, Australia time clear at a glance.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Australia/Adelaide
- Abbreviation
- ACST
- UTC offset
- UTC+09:30
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Daylight saving time begins in Adelaide, Australia on 3 October 2026, when the clock moves forward to UTC+10:30 (ACDT).
Adelaide, Australia vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide (this zone) | UTC+09:30 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Adelaide, Australia right now? ▾
The current time in Adelaide, Australia is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Australia/Adelaide time zone (UTC+09:30).
What is the UTC offset for Adelaide, Australia? ▾
Adelaide, Australia is currently at UTC+09:30, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Adelaide, Australia observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Adelaide, Australia is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Adelaide, Australia use? ▾
Adelaide, Australia uses the Australia/Adelaide IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.