Current local time in Melbourne, Australia
AEDT · UTC+11:00 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
About Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia uses the Australian Eastern Daylight Time time zone (Australia/Melbourne), currently UTC+11:00. Population: about 4,246,375.
| Country: | Australia |
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| State / region: | Victoria |
| Coordinates: | 37°49′S / 144°58′E |
| Population: | 4,246,375 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +61 |
Time zone in Melbourne
| IANA time zone: | Australia/Melbourne |
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| Time zone name: | Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+11:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Australia: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Melbourne is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+10:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 4 April 2027 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+10:00 (AEST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Melbourne today
| Sunrise: | 06:25 |
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| Sunset: | 19:43 |
| Solar noon: | 13:04 |
| Day length: | 13h 18m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:58 – 20:11 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (AEDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Melbourne
- London+10 hMelbourne is 10 hours ahead of London
- New York+15 hMelbourne is 15 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+10 hMelbourne is 10 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Melbourne time
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne uses the IANA time zone Australia/Melbourne (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC+11:00.
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
Melbourne is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+10:00.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and London?
Right now Melbourne is 10 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and New York?
Right now Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.