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Time Difference: Berlin to Melbourne

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇦🇺MelbourneUTC+10
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Thu, May 28
🇦🇺
Melbourne, Australia
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
8 hours
Melbourne is 8 hours ahead of Berlin
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Berlin vs Melbourne timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Melbourne (Australia) uses Australia/Melbourne at UTC+10. This means Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Melbourne

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Berlin and Melbourne 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

BerlinMelbourneStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmBerlin working hours, Melbourne late evening
3pm11pmBerlin working hours, Melbourne late evening
4pm12amBerlin working hours, Melbourne asleep
5pm1amBerlin evening, Melbourne asleep
6pm2amBerlin evening, Melbourne asleep
7pm3amBerlin evening, Melbourne asleep
8pm4amBerlin evening, Melbourne asleep
9pm5amBerlin evening, Melbourne asleep
10pm6amBerlin late evening, Melbourne early

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 Berlin and Melbourne

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 8 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 9 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 9 hours behind.
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.

Berlin transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. Melbourne transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Berlin and Melbourne

Great-circle distance
15,973 km
Direct flight time
~19h 48m

Berlin and Melbourne are 15,973 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 48m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Melbourne?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Berlin is currently 8 hours behind Melbourne.
Is Berlin ahead of Melbourne?
No. Berlin is currently 8 hours behind Melbourne.
What time is it in Melbourne when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 5pm in Melbourne.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Melbourne?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Berlin and Melbourne 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 Berlin and Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
Berlin and Melbourne 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 Berlin and Melbourne?
Berlin and Melbourne are 15,973 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 48 minutes.