Sydney to Melbourne time converter

Melbourne is 15 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Melbourne.

Sydney AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Melbourne EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11
Melbourne
Florida, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Melbourne conversion table

Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Melbourne. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

SydneyMelbourne
12:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM12:00 AM
4:00 PM1:00 AM
5:00 PM2:00 AM
6:00 PM3:00 AM
7:00 PM4:00 AM
8:00 PM5:00 AM
9:00 PM6:00 AM
10:00 PM7:00 AM
11:00 PM8:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Sydney (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 Sydney and Melbourne switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -15h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -14h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -15h

Distance

Sydney and Melbourne are 15,085 km (9,373 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 15 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in Melbourne when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Melbourne.

When is the best time to call Melbourne from Sydney?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Sydney (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Melbourne): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Sydney 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.