Time in Melbourne

Current local time in Melbourne (Australia), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Australian Eastern Daylight Time · UTC+11

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC+11 · AEDT
Time zone
Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Australia/Melbourne
Daylight saving time
Yes, in effect now
Next clock change
The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 clocks go back 1 h to 02:00 (UTC+10).
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
20:01 (13 h 55 min)
Difference from London
+11 h

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Time zone in Melbourne

Melbourne is located in Australia and uses the Australia/Melbourne time zone (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+11 (AEDT).

Melbourne observes daylight saving time, which is currently in effect. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 clocks go back 1 h to 02:00 (UTC+10).

Today in Melbourne the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 20:01 (local time), giving 13 h 55 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 37.81° S, 144.96° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with Melbourne is currently +11 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Melbourne?

The current time in Melbourne (Australia) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Melbourne uses the Australia/Melbourne time zone, which is currently UTC+11.

Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?

Melbourne observes daylight saving time, which is currently in effect. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 clocks go back 1 h to 02:00 (UTC+10).

What time are sunrise and sunset in Melbourne today?

Today in Melbourne the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 20:01 (local time), giving 13 h 55 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and London?

Right now Melbourne is +11 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Melbourne and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.