Current time in Melbourne
Australia · Australia/Melbourne
UTC offset
UTC+10
IANA time zone
Australia/Melbourne
DST status
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Business hours
09:00 – 17:00
Mon–Fri (typical)
Sunrise today
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Sunset today
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Day length
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Time difference
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| Los Angeles United States | --:-- | — |
| Chicago United States | --:-- | — |
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| Denver United States | --:-- | — |
| Washington, D.C. United States | --:-- | — |
| Miami United States | --:-- | — |
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About the time zone in Melbourne
Melbourne is in Australia and keeps time using the IANA time zone Australia/Melbourne. Its clocks run at UTC+10 in standard time and move to UTC+11 while daylight saving time is in effect. Because the switch dates differ between countries, the time difference between Melbourne and cities elsewhere can change twice a year.
A quick reference: when it is 12:00 UTC, the local time in Melbourne is 11:00 PM in January and 10:00 PM in July. The one-hour difference between those two answers is daylight saving time at work.
To convert a specific date and time, use the Time Zone Converter; to find a meeting slot that suits colleagues in Melbourne and elsewhere, try the Meeting Planner.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Melbourne use?
Melbourne uses the IANA time zone Australia/Melbourne. Its standard-time offset is UTC+10, and it shifts to UTC+11 while daylight saving time is in effect.
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Melbourne move between UTC+10 (standard time) and UTC+11 (daylight saving time) each year, so its time difference with other cities changes with the seasons.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and New York?
In standard time, Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of New York. The gap can shift by an hour around daylight saving transitions, since the two cities change their clocks on different dates.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and London?
In standard time, Melbourne is 10 hours ahead of London. Around daylight saving transitions the difference can temporarily differ by an hour.