Current Time in Melbourne
The live local time in Melbourne, Australia — Melbourne (Australia/Melbourne). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Melbourne
Melbourne follows the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Melbourne observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go forward one hour (DST begins) on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Melbourne with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Melbourne quick facts
- Country
- Australia
- Time zone
- Australia/Melbourne
- UTC offset
- UTC+11 (January) / UTC+10 (July)
- Calling code
- +61
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 5.2 million
- Coordinates
- 37.81°S, 144.96°E
Best time to call Melbourne
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 11:00 PM–7:00 AM in Melbourne. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM–2:00 AM in Melbourne. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
Cities near Melbourne
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Melbourne in?+
Melbourne is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Australia/Melbourne), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Australia observes it.
When do the clocks change in Melbourne?+
Melbourne observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go forward one hour (DST begins) on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
What is the best time to call Melbourne from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 11:00 PM–7:00 AM in Melbourne. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.