Current Time in Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne currently observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT, UTC+10).

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AEST UTC+10 Monday, June 22, 2026
21:02:05

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It is on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne currently observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT, UTC+10). Clocks in Melbourne move forward 1 hour to AEDT (UTC+11) on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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About Melbourne

Melbourne is a city in Australia. Around 5.4 million people live in Melbourne. Melbourne is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10). Other major cities in Australia include Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. The city's primary airport carries the code MEL.

Daylight today

Sunrise and sunset in Melbourne

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↑ Sunrise 7:35 AM 9 hours 32 minutes of daylight Sunset 5:08 PM
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Melbourne time zone details

Time zone
Australia/Melbourne
Zone name
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT)
UTC offset now
UTC+10
Daylight saving
Yes — currently on standard time
Business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in UTC
Coordinates
-37.81, 144.96

Clocks in Melbourne move forward 1 hour to AEDT (UTC+11) on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Melbourne in?

Melbourne is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone and observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). The current UTC offset is UTC+10.

What is the current time in Melbourne?

It is currently 9:02 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.

Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?

Clocks in Melbourne move forward 1 hour to AEDT (UTC+11) on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

When is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne today?

Sunrise today is at 7:35 AM and sunset at 5:08 PM — 9 hours 32 minutes of daylight.

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