Melbourne time zone facts
| Date | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Australia/Melbourne) |
| UTC offset | UTC+11 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, April 4, 2027, 03:00 AM → 02:00 AM, UTC+10 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:27 AM / 07:43 PM (Wed, October 21) |
| Country | Australia — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 37.81° S, 144.96° E |
New York to Melbourne time converter
New York hour by hour in Melbourne time. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 15:00 |
| 01:00 | 16:00 |
| 02:00 | 17:00 |
| 03:00 | 18:00 |
| 04:00 | 19:00 |
| 05:00 | 20:00 |
| 06:00 | 21:00 |
| 07:00 | 22:00 |
| 08:00 | 23:00 |
| 09:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 10:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 11:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 12:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 13:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 12:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 13:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 14:00 (next day) |
Melbourne time compared with world cities
Relative to Melbourne; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 8 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 10 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 15 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 18 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 7 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 8 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 2 hours behind |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | the same time |
Daylight saving time
Melbourne observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 AM (UTC+10).
Sunrise and sunset in Melbourne
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, October 21 | 06:27 AM | 07:43 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:25 AM | 07:44 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:24 AM | 07:45 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:23 AM | 07:46 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:22 AM | 07:47 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:20 AM | 07:48 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| Tue, October 27 | 06:19 AM | 07:49 PM | 13 h 30 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Melbourne
Local times for Wed, October 21 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 06:00 AM – 06:10 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:10 AM – 07:02 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 07:07 PM – 07:59 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:59 PM – 08:10 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and New York?
Melbourne is currently 15 hours ahead of New York. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne is in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11). IANA time zone ID: Australia/Melbourne.
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
Melbourne observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 AM (UTC+10).
When is golden hour in Melbourne?
On Wed, October 21, evening golden hour in Melbourne runs 07:07 PM – 07:59 PM and morning golden hour 06:10 AM – 07:02 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne?
On Wed, October 21, sunrise in Melbourne is at 06:27 AM and sunset at 07:43 PM, a day length of 13 h 16 min (local time).