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Time difference
Sydney and Adelaide time
Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide all year round.
Hour by hour today
| Sydney | Adelaide |
|---|
How the difference changes
| From | To | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | end of 2027 | Sydney 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide |
Sydney changes its clocks on Sunday 4 October 2026 and Sunday 4 April 2027 and Sunday 3 October 2027. Adelaide changes its clocks on Sunday 4 October 2026 and Sunday 4 April 2027 and Sunday 3 October 2027. Clocks change at night, so on the changeover day the difference shifts partway through.
Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Adelaide?
Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide all year round.
Does the time difference change during the year?
No. Sydney changes its clocks on Sunday 4 October 2026 and Sunday 4 April 2027 and Sunday 3 October 2027. Adelaide changes its clocks on Sunday 4 October 2026 and Sunday 4 April 2027 and Sunday 3 October 2027.
What is a good time to call Adelaide from Sydney?
Look for the hours shaded green on both sides in the table above. Those are between 9am and 5pm in both cities; yellow hours are early morning or evening.
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