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Time Difference: Adelaide to Sydney

🇦🇺AdelaideUTC+9:30
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🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Adelaide, Australia
Sat, Jun 6
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Sydney, Australia
Sat, Jun 6

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Time Difference
30 minutes
Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide
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Adelaide vs Sydney timezone guide

Adelaide (Australia) uses the Australia/Adelaide timezone at UTC+9:30, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Adelaide and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7.5 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–4:30pm in Adelaide, which is 9:30am–5pm in Sydney. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

AdelaideSydneyStatus
6am6:30amAdelaide early, Sydney early
7am7:30amAdelaide early, Sydney early
8am8:30amAdelaide early, Sydney early
9am9:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11:30amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4:30pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5:30pmAdelaide evening, Sydney evening
6pm6:30pmAdelaide evening, Sydney evening
7pm7:30pmAdelaide evening, Sydney evening
8pm8:30pmAdelaide evening, Sydney evening
9pm9:30pmAdelaide evening, Sydney evening
10pm10:30pmAdelaide late evening, Sydney late evening

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 Sydney

Both Adelaide and Sydney observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 0h 30m behind year-round.

Distance between Adelaide and Sydney

Great-circle distance
1,162 km
Direct flight time
~2h 22m

Adelaide and Sydney are 1,162 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~2h 22m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Sydney?
The current time difference is 30 minutes. Adelaide is currently 30 minutes behind Sydney.
Is Adelaide ahead of Sydney?
No. Adelaide is currently 30 minutes behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Adelaide?
When it's 9 AM in Adelaide, it's 9:30am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Adelaide and Sydney?
The best window is 9am–4:30pm in Adelaide, which is 9:30am–5pm in Sydney. That's 7.5 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Adelaide and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Both Adelaide and Sydney observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Adelaide and Sydney?
Adelaide and Sydney are 1,162 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 22 minutes.