Current local time in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia, uses the Australia/Melbourne time zone (Australian Eastern Daylight Time / Australian Eastern Standard Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Australian Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+11
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, April 4, 2027: UTC+11 → UTC+10
- Dialing code
- +61
The time zone, at a glance.
Melbourne follows Australia/Melbourne. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
02:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+11 → UTC+102026-04-04 16:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+10 → UTC+112026-10-03 16:00 UTC2027
02:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+11 → UTC+102027-04-03 16:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+10 → UTC+112027-10-02 16:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Melbourne.
Of these monthly samples, Dec has the most daylight (14h 46m) and Jun the least (9h 34m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 6:14 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 29m | UTC+11 |
| Feb 15 | 6:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 29m | UTC+11 |
| Mar 15 | 7:17 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 22m | UTC+11 |
| Apr 15 | 6:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 7m | UTC+10 |
| May 15 | 7:13 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 6m | UTC+10 |
| Jun 15 | 7:33 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 34m | UTC+10 |
| Jul 15 | 7:32 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 47m | UTC+10 |
| Aug 15 | 7:05 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 39m | UTC+10 |
| Sep 15 | 6:21 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 49m | UTC+10 |
| Oct 15 | 6:35 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 2m | UTC+11 |
| Nov 15 | 6:00 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 9m | UTC+11 |
| Dec 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 46m | UTC+11 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Melbourne with your world.
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Best times to call from Melbourne
One-hour calls on Friday, October 23, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Melbourne time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 hours behind | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 10 hours behind | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Tokyo | 2 hours behind | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 18 hours behind | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (3:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | the same time as | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Australia, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Boxing Day
- Mon, Dec 28, 2026 · Boxing Day (substitute day)
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Tue, Jan 26, 2027 · Australia Day
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
Airports serving Melbourne
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- MEB Melbourne Essendon Airport · 11 km
- MEL Melbourne Airport · 19 km
- MBW Melbourne Moorabbin Airport · 22 km
- AVV Melbourne Avalon International Airport · 50 km
Places that share Melbourne’s clock
These places use the same Australia/Melbourne rules, so their time always matches Melbourne, including clock changes.
- Cranbourne
- Geelong
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
- Shepparton
- Mildura
- Warrnambool
- Melton
- Sunbury
- Sale
- Traralgon
- Echuca
- Horsham
- Wangaratta
- Portland
- Bairnsdale
- Swan Hill
- Oakleigh
- Colac
- Hamilton
Also on UTC+11 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Melbourne today but may differ after a clock change.
- Russia
- New Caledonia
- Solomon Islands
- Papua New Guinea
- Vanuatu
- Federated States of Micronesia
Questions about time in Melbourne
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go back on Sunday, April 5, 2026 and go forward on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, from UTC+11 to UTC+10.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and other major cities?
On Friday, October 23, 2026: New York is 15 hours behind Melbourne; London is 10 hours behind Melbourne; Tokyo is 2 hours behind Melbourne; Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Melbourne; Sydney is on the same time; Dubai is 7 hours behind Melbourne.
How do I call Melbourne from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +61, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Melbourne as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Australia/Melbourne. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.