London to Melbourne Time Difference
Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of London. When it is noon in London, it is 21:00 in Melbourne.
London (UTC+1) → Melbourne (UTC+10)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 09:00 in London, it's 18:00 in Melbourne
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
London & Melbourne◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
16,903 km
Est. Flight Time
~20.9h
Time Difference
+9h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
London
15:00
Melbourne
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18:00
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21:00
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15:00
London
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Melbourne (+1)
18:00
London
03:00
Melbourne (+1)
21:00
London
06:00
Melbourne (+1)
00:00
London
09:00
Melbourne
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London
12:00
Melbourne
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is London behind Melbourne?
Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 21:00 in Melbourne. London operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Melbourne uses Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10).
What is the best time to call Melbourne from London?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between London and Melbourne due to the 9 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the London to Melbourne time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between London and Melbourne
The distance between London and Melbourne is approximately 16,903 km. A direct flight typically takes around 20.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Melbourne time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.