Current Time in Melbourne, Australia
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
AESTUTC+10
Melbourne time zone
Time Zone
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
IANA: Australia/Melbourne
UTC Offset
UTC+10
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Oct 4, 2026
Coordinates
37.81° S, 144.96° E
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
6:14 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 1 minute of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne to New York | -14 hours | |
| Melbourne to London | -9 hours | |
| Melbourne to Dubai | -6 hours | |
| Melbourne to New Delhi | -4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Melbourne to Tokyo | -1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Melbourne. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Melbourne
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne is on Australian Eastern Time (IANA time zone Australia/Melbourne). It uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) as standard time and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) during daylight saving time.
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Melbourne is in the southern hemisphere, so in 2026 daylight saving time ends on Sunday, April 5, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM, and starts again on Sunday, October 4, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 14 hours behind Melbourne. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:13 AM and sets at 6:14 PM local time, giving 12 hours 1 minute of daylight.
Is all of Australia on the same time as Melbourne?
No. Australia has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Melbourne follows Australian Eastern Time.