Current Time in Melbourne
About Melbourne
Melbourne is located in Australia, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 5,350,705. It runs on Australia/Melbourne time, currently UTC+11:00 relative to UTC. Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryAustralia
- Population5,350,705
- Latitude-37.8140°
- Longitude144.9633°
- Time zoneAustralia/Melbourne
- Current UTC offsetUTC+11:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Melbourne Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Melbourne's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Melbourne
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Top Places to Visit in Melbourne
Federation Square
Federation Square, opened in 2002 to mark the centenary of Australian federation, is Melbourne's primary civic gathering space, its deliberately unconventional fractal-patterned facades standing in sharp contrast to the more traditional Victorian-era architecture surrounding it. The square houses the Ian Potter Centre, dedicated to Australian art within the National Gallery of Victoria's collection, and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, covering film, television and digital culture through interactive exhibits. Its open plaza hosts year-round public events, from free outdoor film screenings and festivals to major sporting broadcasts on a large public screen, making it as much a functioning civic space as a tourist attraction. Sitting directly opposite Flinders Street Station, one of Melbourne's most recognizable buildings in its own right, the square serves as a natural starting point for exploring the surrounding CBD on foot.
From Melbourne Airport, take the SkyBus directly to Southern Cross Station, then a short walk or tram to Federation Square.
From Southern Cross Station, take a short walk or tram to Federation Square, directly opposite Flinders Street Station.
From Southern Cross Station's coach terminal, take a short walk or tram to Federation Square.
Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market, operating on this site since 1878, is one of the largest open-air markets in the Southern Hemisphere and remains one of Melbourne's most-visited attractions, its stalls spread across several large sheds selling fresh produce, meat, seafood, deli goods and a separate section of clothing and general merchandise. Some of the market's original 19th-century Victorian-era shed structures still stand, giving parts of the market a distinct heritage character alongside its everyday function as a working food market for the city. The Night Market, running on Wednesday evenings during the warmer months, adds a food-truck and live-music dimension to the site, drawing a different, more social crowd than the daytime shopping trade. It sits at the northwestern edge of the CBD, an easy walk or short tram ride from Federation Square and the rest of central Melbourne.
From Melbourne Airport, take the SkyBus directly to Southern Cross Station, then a short walk or tram to Queen Victoria Market.
From Southern Cross Station, take a short walk or tram (Route 19, 57, or 59) to Queen Victoria Market.
From Southern Cross Station's coach terminal, take a short walk or tram to Queen Victoria Market.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, established in 1846 and spanning 38 hectares just south of the Yarra River, are widely regarded as among the finest botanical gardens in the world, their landscaped lawns, ornamental lake and more than 8,500 plant species drawn from across Australia and the globe. The gardens' design deliberately incorporates sweeping sightlines and curated views, a legacy of their 19th-century landscape design principles, and the Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden offers dedicated interactive spaces for younger visitors. Guided walks focusing on Indigenous plant use and Aboriginal culture, run in partnership with local Traditional Owner groups, add a layer of cultural context often missing from more purely ornamental botanical gardens elsewhere. Early morning visits are particularly popular for the reflection of the city skyline across the Ornamental Lake, before the gardens fill with the joggers, picnickers and tourists that make it one of inner Melbourne's most-used green spaces.
From Melbourne Airport, take the SkyBus to Southern Cross Station, then a tram along St Kilda Road toward the Royal Botanic Gardens.
From Southern Cross Station, take a tram along St Kilda Road toward the Royal Botanic Gardens, or a short walk from Flinders Street Station across Princes Bridge.
From Southern Cross Station's coach terminal, take a tram along St Kilda Road toward the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Eureka Skydeck
Eureka Skydeck, on the 88th floor of the Eureka Tower in Southbank, is the Southern Hemisphere's highest public observation deck, its floor-to-ceiling windows offering 360-degree views over Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay and, on clear days, as far as the Dandenong Ranges to the east. The Edge, a glass cube that mechanically extends beyond the building's facade over the street 285 meters below, is the deck's signature thrill feature, with the glass turning briefly opaque before clearing to reveal the sheer drop underneath. Completed in 2006, the tower's gold-tinted glass crown, visible from much of the city, is said to reference the Eureka Stockade, an 1854 gold miners' rebellion the building is named for. Sunset is a particularly popular time to visit, when the deck offers views of the city transitioning from daylight to its illuminated night skyline.
From Melbourne Airport, take the SkyBus to Southern Cross Station, then a tram or short walk across the Yarra River to Southbank and the Eureka Tower.
From Southern Cross Station, take a tram or short walk to Southbank and the Eureka Tower.
From Southern Cross Station's coach terminal, take a tram or short walk to Southbank and the Eureka Tower.
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
The Melbourne Cricket Ground, known universally as the MCG, opened in 1853 and remains Australia's largest and most significant sporting venue, having hosted the first-ever Test cricket match in 1877 and the main stadium events of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. With a capacity exceeding 100,000, it's the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and serves as the home ground for Australian Rules Football's biggest annual event, the AFL Grand Final, alongside international cricket test matches during the Australian summer. The National Sports Museum, housed within the stadium, covers the broader history of Australian sport beyond just events held at the MCG itself, including cricket, Australian football, the Olympics and more. Guided stadium tours run on non-event days, taking visitors through areas including the players' changing rooms and out onto the hallowed turf itself, a detail of particular significance to sport-obsessed Melburnians.
From Melbourne Airport, take the SkyBus to Southern Cross Station, then a tram or train to Richmond or Jolimont station, both a short walk from the MCG.
From Southern Cross Station, take a train to Richmond or Jolimont station, both a short walk from the MCG, or a tram from Flinders Street Station.
From Southern Cross Station's coach terminal, take a train to Richmond or Jolimont station, both a short walk from the MCG.
Australia National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Mon, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 4 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 |
| ANZAC Day | Sat, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Mon, Dec 28 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Tue, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Mar 27 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 |
| ANZAC Day | Sun, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 14 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Mon, Dec 27 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Wed, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 15 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 17 |
| ANZAC Day | Tue, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 12 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Tue, Dec 26 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Fri, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Mar 31 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 2 |
| ANZAC Day | Wed, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 11 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Wed, Dec 26 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Sat, Jan 26 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Easter Saturday | Sat, Apr 20 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 22 |
| ANZAC Day | Thu, Apr 25 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 10 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day | Thu, Dec 26 |
Daylight Saving Time
Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, October 4, 2026 (to AEDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, April 4, 2027 (to AEST).
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Time Converters from Melbourne
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Melbourne
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne, Australia uses the Australia/Melbourne time zone. It is currently on AEDT (UTC+11:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Melbourne observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when it moves to AEST.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Melbourne today?
The sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 7:32 PM in Melbourne today, giving 12h 49m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and New York City?
New York City is 15 hours behind Melbourne right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Melbourne?
Melbourne is currently UTC+11:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.