Rome to Melbourne time converter
Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of Rome. When it is 9:00 AM in Rome, it is 6:00 PM in Melbourne.
5:07 PM in Rome, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Rome to Melbourne conversion table
Every hour of today in Rome and the matching time in Melbourne. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Rome | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Rome (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Melbourne): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Rome and Melbourne switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +9h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +10h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: +9h
- Apr 3, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027: +8h
- Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +9h
Distance
Rome and Melbourne are 15,983 km (9,931 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Rome and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of Rome.
What time is it in Melbourne when it is 9 AM in Rome?
When it is 9:00 AM in Rome, it is 6:00 PM in Melbourne.
When is the best time to call Melbourne from Rome?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Rome (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Melbourne): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Rome and Melbourne change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.