What time is it in Melbourne?
The clock below shows the exact local time in Melbourne, Australia, ticking live in your browser. Melbourne is Victoria's capital, on the same clock as Sydney.
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Time zone & daylight saving
Melbourne uses the Australia/Melbourne time zone, which is currently UTC+11. Melbourne changes its clocks next on Sunday, April 4, 2027, moving from UTC+11 to UTC+10.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in Melbourne line up elsewhere today:
| Melbourne | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in Melbourne | 17:00 | 22:00 | 06:00 |
| 10:00 in Melbourne | 19:00 | 00:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 in Melbourne | 21:00 | 02:00 | 10:00 |
| 14:00 in Melbourne | 23:00 | 04:00 | 12:00 |
| 16:00 in Melbourne | 01:00 | 06:00 | 14:00 |
| 18:00 in Melbourne | 03:00 | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 20:00 in Melbourne | 05:00 | 10:00 | 18:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone, currently UTC+11.
Does Melbourne have daylight saving time?
Yes. Melbourne changes its clocks next on Sunday, April 4, 2027, moving from UTC+11 to UTC+10.
How do I know the time difference between me and Melbourne?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with Melbourne and updates automatically.