Days in Melbourne are currently getting longer, about 15 minutes longer than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Melbourne
Melbourne is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.8140° S, 144.9633° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,209 km (2,615 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 14,228 km (8,841 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 5,809 km (3,610 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 12,749 km (7,922 mi) east
Melbourne lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Melbourne
The point on Earth exactly opposite Melbourne is near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - when it's noon in Melbourne, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Melbourne
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Melbourne
Melbourne is currently in Spring. Spring begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Melbourne is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is spring here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Melbourne
In Melbourne, the longest day of the year falls around December 21 and lasts about 14h 47m. The shortest day falls around June 21 and lasts about 9h 32m, a difference of roughly 5h 15m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Melbourne's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Melbourne at 37.81° S, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Melbourne
With a population of 5,350,705, Melbourne ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Australia, out of 309 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Melbourne
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB / YMEN) is a regional airport serving Melbourne directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:46:56.
Daylight saving time changes in Melbourne
Melbourne uses the IANA time zone identifier Australia/Melbourne. The current local offset is UTC+10 / AEST.
2026
Previous change: Standard time started
- The offset changed from UTC+11 / AEDT to UTC+10 / AEST.
- The clock was moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Daylight saving time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+10 / AEST to UTC+11 / AEDT.
- The clock will be moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Melbourne
Business hours in Melbourne (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 7:00 PM (previous day) - 3:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 4:00 PM (previous day) - 12:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Tokyo: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Melbourne
Compare time in Melbourne with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Australia
Public Holidays Affecting Melbourne
Official national holiday observed in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne follows the Australia/Melbourne time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Melbourne at UTC+10.
What time is it in Melbourne right now?
The current local time in Melbourne is 22:46:56 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
No. Melbourne is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Melbourne?
Melbourne is currently UTC+10, meaning local time is +10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Melbourne?
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) is the airport serving Melbourne. The current local time at the airport is 22:46:56.
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