Time Difference Between Adelaide and Sydney

The time difference between Adelaide and Sydney is 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Adelaide, it is 12:30 in Sydney. Adelaide uses the Australia/Adelaide time zone (UTC+10:30), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).

Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide — 30 minutes
Adelaide, Australia
08:50:29
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+10:30 · ACDT (DST)
Sydney, Australia
09:20:29
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Adelaide vs Sydney

Detail Adelaide Sydney
Time Zone IDAustralia/AdelaideAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+10:30UTC+11
AbbreviationACDTAEDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaAustralia
RegionOceaniaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Adelaide and Sydney (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:30 in Adelaide  =  09:30–17:00 in Sydney

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Adelaide time to Sydney time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Adelaide Sydney
00:00 00:30 Night
01:00 01:30 Night
02:00 02:30 Night
03:00 03:30 Night
04:00 04:30 Night
05:00 05:30 Night
06:00 06:30
07:00 07:30
08:00 08:30
09:00 09:30 Overlap
10:00 10:30 Overlap
11:00 11:30 Overlap
12:00 12:30 Overlap
13:00 13:30 Overlap
14:00 14:30 Overlap
15:00 15:30 Overlap
16:00 16:30 Overlap
17:00 17:30
18:00 18:30
19:00 19:30
20:00 20:30
21:00 21:30
22:00 22:30 Night
23:00 23:30 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Adelaide and Sydney are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 30 minutes difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Sydney?

The time difference is 30 minutes. Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

When is the best time to call from Adelaide to Sydney?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:30 Adelaide time, which corresponds to 09:30–17:00 in Sydney. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Adelaide time to Sydney time?

Add 30 minutes to Adelaide time to get Sydney time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.