Current Time in Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne uses the GMT+10 time zone (UTC+10:00). Daylight saving time is observed; not in effect right now.

06:55:34
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00

About Melbourne

Time zone
Australia/Sydney
UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Country
Australia
Capital
Canberra
Population
5,078,193
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Dial code
+61
Coordinates
-37.81, 144.96
From capital
1750 km from Canberra

Daylight saving time in Melbourne

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shifts UTC+10:00 → UTC+11:00 on that date.

Sun in Melbourne today

Sunrise
07:10
Solar noon
12:17
Sunset
17:24
Daylight
10h 14m
Yesterday
Rise
07:09
Set
17:25
Length
10h 15m
Today
Rise
07:10
Set
17:24
Length
10h 14m
Tomorrow
Rise
07:11
Set
17:24
Length
10h 12m

Today is 1 minute shorter than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Melbourne

CityDistanceTime difference
Singapore6060 km-2h
Tokyo8190 km-1h
Mumbai9820 km-4.5h
Dubai11660 km-6h
Los Angeles12770 km-17h
São Paulo13090 km-13h
Cairo13970 km-7h
Berlin15970 km-8h
New York16670 km-14h
Paris16790 km-8h
London16900 km-9h

Other cities in Australia

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Popular Melbourne time conversions

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Frequently asked questions about time in Melbourne

What is the current time in Melbourne, Australia?+
Melbourne is in the Australia/Sydney timezone (GMT+10), which is UTC+10:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Melbourne, Australia.
What timezone is Melbourne in?+
Melbourne, Australia uses the Australia/Sydney timezone, abbreviated GMT+10. The current UTC offset is UTC+10:00.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and UTC?+
Melbourne is UTC+10:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Melbourne observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Melbourne?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Melbourne is "Australia/Sydney". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and New York?+
The time difference between Melbourne and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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