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Time zone facts

Time zone
Australian Eastern Time
IANA zone
Australia/Melbourne
Current UTC offset
UTC+11
Daylight saving time
Yes · UTC+11
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Population
5,435,590
Coordinates
37.81° S, 144.96° E
Elevation
25 m

Melbourne is a city in Australia, in Victoria, with a population of about 5,435,590. It uses the Australian Eastern Time time zone (IANA identifier Australia/Melbourne).

Melbourne observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+10 and summer time is UTC+11. In 2027, clocks go back one hour on April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM and go forward one hour on October 3, 2027 at 2:00 AM.

Other cities on the same clock include Sydney, Canberra.

Because Melbourne lies at 37.81° S, 144.96° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 9 h 33 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 14 h 47 min.

Time difference with other cities

CityLocal timeDifference
New York
Los Angeles
London
Paris
Dubai
New Delhi
Beijing
Tokyo

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox7:22 AM7:32 PM12 h 10 min
June solstice7:35 AM5:08 PM9 h 33 min
September equinox6:10 AM6:16 PM12 h 05 min
December solstice5:54 AM8:41 PM14 h 47 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Melbourne in?

Melbourne is in the Australian Eastern Time time zone, IANA identifier Australia/Melbourne. The UTC offset is UTC+10 (UTC+11 during daylight saving time).

Does Melbourne have daylight saving time?

Yes. Melbourne switches between UTC+10 (standard time) and UTC+11 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go back on April 4, 2027 and go forward on October 3, 2027.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and New York?

In January New York is 16 hours behind Melbourne, and in July it is 14 hours behind Melbourne, because of daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles?

In January Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Melbourne, and in July it is 17 hours behind Melbourne, because of daylight saving time.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne?

Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 7:35 AM and sets at about 5:08 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:54 AM and sets at about 8:41 PM (local time).

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