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What time is it in Melbourne right now?

01:24 PM
Fri, Jun 5
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
UTC Offset
UTC+10
Coordinates
-37.81, 144.96
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About the Melbourne timezone

The current time in Melbourne, Australia is 01:24 PM (UTC+10). Melbourne observes Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10).

Melbourne is located in Australia at 37.81°S, 144.96°E. View Melbourne on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Melbourne

Sunrise
7:28 AM
Solar noon
12:18 PM
Sunset
5:08 PM
Day length
9h 40m

On Friday, June 5, Melbourne sees 9h 40m of daylight. The sun rises at 7:28 AM, reaches its highest point at 12:18 PM, and sets at 5:08 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Melbourne

Melbourne observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, April 5, 2026 — clocks fall back at 2:00 AM local time (UTC+11 → UTC+10).
  • Sunday, October 4, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC+10 → UTC+11).

During DST, business hours in Melbourne shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Melbourne, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Melbourne from around the world

Time difference between Melbourne and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 9am–5pm in Melbourne corresponds to 9am–5pm in Sydney.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Sydneysame time9am–5pm (Melbourne) = 9am–5pm (Sydney)
Tokyo1 hour ahead10am–5pm (Melbourne) = 9am–4pm (Tokyo)
Singapore2 hours ahead11am–5pm (Melbourne) = 9am–3pm (Singapore)
Dubai6 hours ahead3pm–5pm (Melbourne) = 9am–11am (Dubai)
Berlin8 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
London9 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
New York14 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
Los Angeles17 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Melbourne

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Melbourne and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
AdelaideAustralia654 km0h 30m behind
SydneyAustralia713 kmsame time
BrisbaneAustralia1,374 kmsame time
WellingtonNew Zealand2,572 km2 hours ahead
AucklandNew Zealand2,626 km2 hours ahead
NoumeaNew Caledonia2,684 km1 hour ahead

Other cities in UTC+10

🇦🇺Sydney🇦🇺Brisbane

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Melbourne right now?
The current time in Melbourne, Australia can be seen at the top of this page. Melbourne observes the Australia/Melbourne timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC+10.
What timezone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne, Australia is in the Australia/Melbourne timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Melbourne?
Melbourne has a standard UTC offset of UTC+10.
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Melbourne observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Melbourne in 2026?
In 2026, Melbourne springs forward on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Melbourne in 2026?
In 2026, Melbourne falls back on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time.