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Time Difference: Adelaide to Los Angeles

🇦🇺AdelaideUTC+9:30
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Adelaide, Australia
Fri, May 29
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Los Angeles, US
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
16 hours 30 minutes
Los Angeles is 16 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide
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Adelaide vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Adelaide (Australia) uses the Australia/Adelaide timezone at UTC+9:30, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 17 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Adelaide and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Adelaide and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

AdelaideLos AngelesStatus
6am1:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am2:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am3:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am4:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am5:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am6:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9:30pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm10:30pmAdelaide working hours, Los Angeles late evening
4pm11:30pmAdelaide working hours, Los Angeles late evening
5pm12:30amAdelaide evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm1:30amAdelaide evening, Los Angeles asleep
7pm2:30amAdelaide evening, Los Angeles asleep
8pm3:30amAdelaide evening, Los Angeles asleep
9pm4:30amAdelaide evening, Los Angeles asleep
10pm5:30amAdelaide late evening, Los Angeles asleep

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Adelaide and Los Angeles

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 16h 30m ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 18h 30m ahead.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 5Difference temporarily 17h 30m ahead.
  • Oct 4 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 17h 30m ahead.
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Difference temporarily 18h 30m ahead.

Adelaide transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026. Los Angeles transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026.

Distance between Adelaide and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
13,162 km
Direct flight time
~16h 29m

Adelaide and Los Angeles are 13,162 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 29m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 16 hours 30 minutes. Adelaide is currently 16 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Adelaide ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Adelaide is currently 16 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Adelaide?
When it's 9 AM in Adelaide, it's 4:30pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Adelaide and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Adelaide and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Adelaide and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Adelaide and Los Angeles both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Adelaide and Los Angeles?
Adelaide and Los Angeles are 13,162 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 29 minutes.