Time in Melbourne, Australia
Monday, September 21, 2026
When Melbourne changes its clocks
Melbourne is one of the places that still shifts its clocks twice a year
Melbourne keeps Australian Eastern Standard Time at UTC+10:00 for most of the year, and moves to Australian Eastern Daylight Time at UTC+11:00 during its southern-hemisphere summer. The shift is 1 hour.
Because Melbourne is in the southern hemisphere, its summer time runs across the new year rather than through the middle of it. When northern cities move forward in March, Melbourne is moving back — so the gap between Melbourne and Europe or North America changes by two hours over the year, not one.
Next change
4 October 2026 — clocks move forward by 1 hour, from UTC+10:00 to UTC+11:00.
Upcoming transition dates
- 5 April 2026 — back to UTC+10:00
- 4 October 2026 — forward to UTC+11:00
- 4 April 2027 — back to UTC+10:00
- 3 October 2027 — forward to UTC+11:00
- 2 April 2028 — back to UTC+10:00
- 1 October 2028 — forward to UTC+11:00
When the gap to Melbourne changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Melbourne:
Singapore (Singapore)
- From 4 October 2026: Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Singapore
- From 4 April 2027: Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Singapore
Tokyo (Japan)
- From 4 October 2026: Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo
- From 4 April 2027: Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Tokyo
Los Angeles (United States)
- From 4 October 2026: Melbourne is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- From 1 November 2026: Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- From 14 March 2027: Melbourne is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- From 4 April 2027: Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Daylight and the sun over Melbourne
Melbourne sits at -37.81°, 144.96°
Longest day
14h 47m of daylight
Shortest day
9h 32m of daylight
Yearly swing
5h 15m between them
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Melbourne reads 12:00, the sun is not yet overhead — the civil clock runs 20 minutes ahead of mean solar time here.
During summer time that gap widens to 1 hour 20 minutes ahead of the sun, which is the whole point of the exercise — shifting daylight into the evening.
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Best Times to Contact Melbourne
Optimal calling and meeting hours
Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
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Cultural Business Context
Melbourne, Australia • 19:24 local time
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Business hours: 09:00 - 17:00 | Weekend: Sunday, Saturday | Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00
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Places related to Melbourne
Cities that share a clock, a country, or an offset
On exactly the same clock as Melbourne
These share the Australia/Melbourne zone, so they keep the same time as Melbourne and change their clocks on the same dates.
Elsewhere in Australia
Australia spans more than one time zone, so these cities are not on Melbourne's clock — a common source of scheduling errors when people pick a country rather than a city.
Same offset (UTC+10:00), different part of the world
These sit in other countries but keep the same standard offset as Melbourne (Australian Eastern Standard Time). They will not necessarily change clocks on the same dates, so the match can be seasonal rather than permanent.
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Common Questions About Melbourne Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne operates in the Australia/Melbourne time zone, known as Australian Eastern Standard Time, currently UTC+10:00 (UTC+11:00 during summer time). This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Melbourne shifts its clocks by 1 hour, between UTC+10:00 and UTC+11:00. The next change is on 4 October 2026.
What's the time difference between Melbourne and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Melbourne clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official Australia/Melbourne time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Melbourne?
Yes! This tool is perfect for scheduling. Use the meeting coordinator above to compare multiple time zones and find optimal meeting times that work for everyone in Melbourne and other locations.
Time Zone Facts About Melbourne
Interesting information about Melbourne's time
IANA identifier
Australia/Melbourne
Standard time name
Australian Eastern Standard Time
Standard offset
UTC+10:00
Daylight saving
Observed — clocks shift 1 hour to UTC+11:00
Region
Oceania
Population
5,078,193