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Time Difference: London to Melbourne

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇦🇺MelbourneUTC+10
🇬🇧
London, UK
Sun, Jun 21
🇦🇺
Melbourne, Australia
Sun, Jun 21

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Time Difference
9 hours
Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of London
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London vs Melbourne timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Melbourne (Australia) uses Australia/Melbourne at UTC+10. This means Melbourne is 10 hours ahead of London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Melbourne

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in London 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

LondonMelbourneStatus
6am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am5pmLondon early, Melbourne evening
9am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm10pmLondon working hours, Melbourne late evening
2pm11pmLondon working hours, Melbourne late evening
3pm12amLondon working hours, Melbourne asleep
4pm1amLondon working hours, Melbourne asleep
5pm2amLondon evening, Melbourne asleep
6pm3amLondon evening, Melbourne asleep
7pm4amLondon evening, Melbourne asleep
8pm5amLondon evening, Melbourne asleep
9pm6amLondon evening, Melbourne early
10pm7amLondon 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 London and Melbourne

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 9 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 11 hours behind.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.
  • Oct 25 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 11 hours behind.

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

Distance between London and Melbourne

Great-circle distance
16,904 km
Direct flight time
~20h 53m

London and Melbourne are 16,904 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~20h 53m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Melbourne?
The current time difference is 9 hours. London is currently 9 hours behind Melbourne.
Is London ahead of Melbourne?
No. London is currently 9 hours behind Melbourne.
What time is it in Melbourne when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 6pm in Melbourne.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Melbourne?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in London 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 London and Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
London 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 London and Melbourne?
London and Melbourne are 16,904 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 20 hours 53 minutes.