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Time Difference: Melbourne to Sydney

🇦🇺MelbourneUTC+10
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🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Melbourne, Australia
Wed, Jun 24
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Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 24

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Time Difference
0 hours
Melbourne and Sydney are in the same timezone
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Melbourne vs Sydney timezone guide

Melbourne (Australia) uses the Australia/Melbourne timezone at UTC+10, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. Both cities share the same standard UTC offset, though daylight saving rules may cause a temporary difference during parts of the year.

Best meeting times between Melbourne and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 8 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–5pm in Melbourne, which is 9am–5pm in Sydney. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

MelbourneSydneyStatus
6am6amMelbourne early, Sydney early
7am7amMelbourne early, Sydney early
8am8amMelbourne early, Sydney early
9am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5pmMelbourne evening, Sydney evening
6pm6pmMelbourne evening, Sydney evening
7pm7pmMelbourne evening, Sydney evening
8pm8pmMelbourne evening, Sydney evening
9pm9pmMelbourne evening, Sydney evening
10pm10pmMelbourne late evening, Sydney late evening

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 Melbourne and Sydney

Both Melbourne and Sydney observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at the same time year-round.

Distance between Melbourne and Sydney

Great-circle distance
713 km
Direct flight time
~1h 50m

Melbourne and Sydney are 713 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~1h 50m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Sydney?
The current time difference is 0 hours. Melbourne and Sydney are currently at the same time.
Is Melbourne ahead of Sydney?
Melbourne and Sydney are currently at the same time.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Melbourne?
When it's 9 AM in Melbourne, it's 9am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Melbourne and Sydney?
The best window is 9am–5pm in Melbourne, which is 9am–5pm in Sydney. That's 8 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Melbourne and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Both Melbourne and Sydney observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Melbourne and Sydney?
Melbourne and Sydney are 713 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.