Current Local Time in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia (GMT+11)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Melbourne is located in the Australia/Melbourne timezone in Australia.
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Australia/MelbourneData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Oceanic with warm summers (20-26°C) and mild winters (7-14°C). Famous for four seasons in one day.
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📍About Melbourne Time Zone
Melbourne is located in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+11). As a major metropolitan city in Australia, Melbourne serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Melbourne, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 9 AM to 5:30 PM (9 PM Thursday/Friday). Cafés open early (7 AM). Many restaurants BYO. local time. Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Melbourne has a population of approximately 5.1M (5.1M in the metro area). The local currency is the Australian Dollar (A$). To call Melbourne from abroad, use the country code +61 3. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Melbourne time is 16 hours ahead of New York, and 11 hours ahead of London. This makes Melbourne well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Melbourne Time
- • Time Zone: Australia/Melbourne (UTC+11)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Australia (AU)
- • Coordinates: -37.81°, 144.96°
- • Calling Code: +61 3