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Current Time in Melbourne, Australia

Q: What timezone is Melbourne in?

Melbourne is in the AEST/AEDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Melbourne. The UTC offset is +10:00 in winter and +11:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Melbourne?

Melbourne's UTC offset is UTC+10:00 in winter and UTC+11:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Melbourne in?

Melbourne is located in Australia. It is the 5.1 million population city in Australia.

Australia · AEST/AEDT · UTC+10:00 / UTC+11:00 (DST)

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Melbourne Timezone Details

Timezone	AEST/AEDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+10:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC+11:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Australia/Melbourne
Country	Australia
Population	5.1 million

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📅 Public Holidays in Australia (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Australia. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 26

Australia Day

Apr 3

Good Friday

Apr 6

Easter Monday

Apr 25

ANZAC Day

Jun 8

King's Birthday (except WA)

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Dec 26

Boxing Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Melbourne

Find the best hours for a call between Melbourne (AEST/AEDT, UTC+10:00) and another city.

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About Melbourne Time Zone (AEST/AEDT)

Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, uses AEST (UTC+10) in winter and AEDT (UTC+11) in summer, identical to Sydney. Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and consistently ranks among the world's most liveable cities.

Key fact: Melbourne is in the same timezone as Sydney, Australia.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Melbourne with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Melbourne Time

What time is it in Melbourne right now? +

The current time in Melbourne, Australia is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Melbourne is in the AEST/AEDT timezone (UTC+10:00 in winter, UTC+11:00 in summer).

What timezone is Melbourne in? +

Melbourne is in the AEST/AEDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Melbourne. The UTC offset is +10:00 in winter and +11:00 in summer.

Does Melbourne observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +10:00; in summer it is +11:00.

What is the UTC offset for Melbourne? +

Melbourne's UTC offset is UTC+10:00 in winter and UTC+11:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and London? +

Melbourne (AEST/AEDT) is UTC+10:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Melbourne is in the same timezone as Sydney, Australia.

How do I convert Melbourne time to UTC? +

To convert Melbourne time to UTC, subtract UTC+10:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Melbourne and the UTC offset is UTC+10:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Melbourne in? +

Melbourne is located in Australia. It is the 5.1 million population city in Australia.

What is the IANA timezone name for Melbourne? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Melbourne is Australia/Melbourne. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Melbourne today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Melbourne are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Melbourne's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Melbourne? +

Sunset times in Melbourne are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Melbourne? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Melbourne to London, Melbourne to New York, Melbourne to Dubai, Melbourne to Tokyo.