Days in Adelaide are currently getting longer, about 15 minutes longer than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Adelaide
Adelaide is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.9287° S, 138.5986° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,888 km (2,416 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 13,907 km (8,641 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 6,131 km (3,810 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 12,650 km (7,860 mi) east
Adelaide lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Adelaide
The point on Earth exactly opposite Adelaide is near Halifax - when it's noon in Adelaide, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Adelaide
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Adelaide
Adelaide is currently in Spring. Spring begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Adelaide is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is spring here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Adelaide
In Adelaide, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 14h 30m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 9h 48m, a difference of roughly 4h 42m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Adelaide's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Adelaide at 34.93° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Adelaide
With a population of 1,469,163, Adelaide ranks as the 5th most populous city in Australia, out of 309 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Adelaide
Adelaide International Airport (ADL / YPAD) is a major international airport serving Adelaide directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:53:38.
Daylight saving time changes in Adelaide
Adelaide uses the IANA time zone identifier Australia/Adelaide. The current local offset is UTC+9:30 / ACST.
2026
Previous change: Standard time started
- The offset changed from UTC+10:30 / ACDT to UTC+9:30 / ACST.
- The clock was moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Daylight saving time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+9:30 / ACST to UTC+10:30 / ACDT.
- The clock will be moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Adelaide
Business hours in Adelaide (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 7:30 PM (previous day) - 3:30 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 4:30 PM (previous day) - 12:30 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 12:30 AM - 8:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 3:30 AM - 11:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Tokyo: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Adelaide
Compare time in Adelaide with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Australia
Public Holidays Affecting Adelaide
Official national holiday observed in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Adelaide in?
Adelaide follows the Australia/Adelaide time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Adelaide at UTC+9:30.
What time is it in Adelaide right now?
The current local time in Adelaide is 09:53:38 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Adelaide observe daylight saving time?
No. Adelaide is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Adelaide?
Adelaide is currently UTC+9:30, meaning local time is +9:30 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Adelaide?
Adelaide International Airport (ADL) is the airport serving Adelaide. The current local time at the airport is 09:53:38.
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