Daylight saving time is in effect in Melbourne: the clock reads UTC+11 until Sunday, April 4, 2027, then returns to UTC+10.
Melbourne and your time
Melbourne at a glance
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region | Victoria |
| Time zone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Abbreviation now | AEDT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+11 |
| Daylight saving time | In effect until Apr 4, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, April 4, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 37.81° S, 144.96° E |
Melbourne time zone and clock changes
Melbourne follows the Australia/Melbourne time zone. This daylight saving period began on Sunday, October 4, 2026; after it ends, standard time (UTC+10 (AEST)) lasts until Sunday, October 3, 2027.
Although Australia has 6 different offsets, Melbourne keeps the same time as Canberra.
Clock changes in Melbourne, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+10 |
| Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+11 |
| Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+10 |
| Sunday, October 3, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+11 |
Time difference between Melbourne and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Melbourne: the clock reads 5:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 9:00 AM in Canberra and 2:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 14 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 19 h behind | 19 h behind | 17 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Melbourne
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Seasons run the other way in Melbourne: the December solstice brings 14 hours 47 minutes of daylight and the June solstice only 9 hours 33 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Melbourne
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 21 | 7:24 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:36 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:55 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 47 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Melbourne
Melbourne lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time and 1:20 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Melbourne
Every city below shares Melbourne’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ballarat | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bendigo | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Melbourne today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Australia
All time zones and cities in Australia
Tools for time in Melbourne
- Convert a time to or from Melbourne: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Melbourne to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Melbourne and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne uses the Australia/Melbourne time zone: UTC+10 (AEST) in standard time and UTC+11 (AEDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Melbourne?
The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, when clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+10. They go forward again on Sunday, October 3, 2027.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and New York?
Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of New York in January and 14 hours ahead of New York in July, because the two are on daylight saving time at opposite times of the year.
Does the difference between Melbourne and New York ever change at other times?
Yes, for a few weeks. From March 14 to April 4 and October 3 to November 7, the gap is 15 hours, because the two switch on different dates.
Is Melbourne on the same time as Canberra?
Yes. Melbourne and Canberra both use UTC+11 right now.
How long is the longest day in Melbourne?
About 14 hours 47 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 9 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.