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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Melbourne

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇦🇺MelbourneUTC+10
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Los Angeles, US
Tue, Jun 23
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Melbourne, Australia
Tue, Jun 23

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Time Difference
17 hours
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles vs Melbourne timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Melbourne (Australia) uses Australia/Melbourne at UTC+10. This means Melbourne is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Melbourne

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles 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

Los AngelesMelbourneStatus
6am11pmLos Angeles early, Melbourne late evening
7am12amLos Angeles early, Melbourne asleep
8am1amLos Angeles early, Melbourne asleep
9am2amLos Angeles working hours, Melbourne asleep
10am3amLos Angeles working hours, Melbourne asleep
11am4amLos Angeles working hours, Melbourne asleep
12pm5amLos Angeles working hours, Melbourne asleep
1pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm3pmLos Angeles late evening, Melbourne working hours

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 Los Angeles and Melbourne

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 17 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 19 hours behind.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 18 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 18 hours behind.
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 19 hours behind.

Los Angeles transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. Melbourne transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Los Angeles and Melbourne

Great-circle distance
12,774 km
Direct flight time
~16h 2m

Los Angeles and Melbourne are 12,774 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 2m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Melbourne?
The current time difference is 17 hours. Los Angeles is currently 17 hours behind Melbourne.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Melbourne?
No. Los Angeles is currently 17 hours behind Melbourne.
What time is it in Melbourne when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 2am in Melbourne.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Melbourne?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Melbourne?
Los Angeles and Melbourne are 12,774 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 2 minutes.