Current time in
Melbourne, Australia
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Australia/Melbourne · UTC+10:00 · DST not in effect
About Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia observes UTC+10:00 right now on the Australia/Melbourne time zone (AEST). The clock stays accurate to the second, and the details beneath it cover the UTC offset, daylight saving status, and how Melbourne, Australia lines up with cities around the globe.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Australia/Melbourne
- Abbreviation
- AEST
- UTC offset
- UTC+10:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Daylight saving time begins in Melbourne, Australia on 3 October 2026, when the clock moves forward to UTC+11:00 (AEDT).
Melbourne, Australia vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (this zone) | UTC+10:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Melbourne, Australia right now? ▾
The current time in Melbourne, Australia is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the UTC offset for Melbourne, Australia? ▾
Melbourne, Australia is currently at UTC+10:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Melbourne, Australia observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Melbourne, Australia is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Melbourne, Australia use? ▾
Melbourne, Australia uses the Australia/Melbourne IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.