Current Time in Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Time Now

Fri, Jun 19, 2026

4:02 PM (AEST, 10 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1))

Melbourne

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

AEST is 10 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1)

About the Time in Melbourne

Melbourne is located in Victoria, Australia. The local time zone is Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), 10 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1). Melbourne has a population of more than 4 million.

Today the sun rises at 7:35 AM and sets at 5:07 PM in Melbourne. That is about 9 hours 32 minutes 22 seconds of daylight.

The next clock change in the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone is on October 4, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour.

Melbourne Time - Frequently Asked Questions

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What time zone is Melbourne in?

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Melbourne is in the Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) time zone, 10 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1).

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Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?

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Yes. The next clock change is on October 4, 2026.

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What is the UTC offset in Melbourne?

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The current UTC offset in Melbourne is 10 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1).