Melbourne time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Melbourne) |
| UTC offset | UTC+10 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently standard time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, October 4, 2026, 01:00 AM → 03:00 AM, UTC+11 (1 hour forward) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 05:55 AM / 06:23 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | Australia — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 37.81° S, 144.96° E |
New York to Melbourne time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Melbourne? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 14:00 |
| 01:00 | 15:00 |
| 02:00 | 16:00 |
| 03:00 | 17:00 |
| 04:00 | 18:00 |
| 05:00 | 19:00 |
| 06:00 | 20:00 |
| 07:00 | 21:00 |
| 08:00 | 22:00 |
| 09:00 | 23:00 |
| 10:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 11:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 12:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 13:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 12:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 13:00 (next day) |
Melbourne time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Melbourne. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 7 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 9 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 14 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 17 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 6 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 7 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 1 hour behind |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | the same time |
Daylight saving time
Melbourne observes daylight saving time. It is currently on standard (winter) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 4, 2026: at 01:00 AM local time clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00 AM (UTC+11).
Sunrise and sunset in Melbourne
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 05:55 AM | 06:23 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 05:53 AM | 06:24 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:51 AM | 07:25 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:50 AM | 07:26 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:48 AM | 07:27 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:47 AM | 07:28 PM | 12 h 41 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 06:45 AM | 07:29 PM | 12 h 43 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Melbourne
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 05:28 AM – 05:38 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:38 AM – 06:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:49 PM – 06:39 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:39 PM – 06:50 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 14 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 Standard Time (UTC+10). IANA time zone ID: Australia/Melbourne.
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
Melbourne observes daylight saving time. It is currently on standard (winter) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 4, 2026: at 01:00 AM local time clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00 AM (UTC+11).
When is golden hour in Melbourne?
On Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Melbourne runs 05:49 PM – 06:39 PM and morning golden hour 05:38 AM – 06:29 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Melbourne is at 05:55 AM and sunset at 06:23 PM, a day length of 12 h 29 min (local time).