Time in Melbourne

Melbourne Time Zone

Melbourne is located in the Australian Eastern Time Zone (AEST), which is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) during standard time and 11 hours ahead during daylight saving time (DST).

DST in Melbourne typically begins on the first Sunday in October and ends on the first Sunday in April.

Current Time in Melbourne

To view the current time in Melbourne, please use the following link: Current Time in Melbourne

Time Difference Between Melbourne and Other Major Cities

• Melbourne to London: +10 hours (AEST) or +11 hours (AEDT)
• Melbourne to New York: +14 hours (AEST) or +15 hours (AEDT)
• Melbourne to Los Angeles: +17 hours (AEST) or +18 hours (AEDT)
• Melbourne to Sydney: +1 hour (AEST) or +2 hours (AEDT)
• Melbourne to Perth: -2 hours (AEST) or -1 hour (AEDT)

Historical Time Changes in Melbourne

Melbourne has undergone several time zone changes throughout its history. Prior to 1895, Melbourne used local mean time, which varied slightly from town to town.

In 1895, Melbourne adopted the Eastern Standard Time (EST), which was 10 hours ahead of UTC. In 1916, EST was replaced by AEST, which is still used today.

DST was first introduced in Melbourne in 1917, but it was not until 1971 that it became a permanent fixture.

Additional Information

• Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria, Australia.
• Melbourne is the second-most populous city in Australia, after Sydney.
• Melbourne is a major cultural and economic center.