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Australia/MelbourneCurrent time and detailed information for Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Melbourne) in Melbourne

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Current TimeUTC+10AESTDST UTC+11
10:56:02
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:56:02Melbourne, Australia5.1M people

Basic Information

IANA IdentifierAustralia/Melbourne
RegionAustralia
CountryAustralia (AU)
Primary CityMelbourne
Coordinates-37.8136°N, 144.9631°E

Time Information

UTC OffsetUTC+10
DST OffsetUTC+11
AbbreviationAEST
DST AbbreviationAEDT
Population5,100,000

Time Formats

ISO 8601 Format
2026-11-12T23:56:02.457Z
Unix Timestamp
1794527762
RFC 2822 Format
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:56:02 GMT
Local Format
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:56:02

Time Difference with Major Cities

UTC10h ahead
New York15h ahead
London10h ahead
Paris9h ahead
Tokyo1h ahead

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Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Melbourne) Time - Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it now in Melbourne?

The current local time in Melbourne, Australia is Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:56:02. Melbourne is located in the Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Melbourne) timezone.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and UTC?

Melbourne follows Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Melbourne) time. The current offset from UTC is +10 hours.

Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the local regulations of Australia. The current time is Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:56:02, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.

About Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Melbourne)

Australian Eastern Standard Time (Australia/Melbourne) is the standard time used in Melbourne, Australia and surrounding regions. The timezone has a UTC offset of UTC+10 and is widely used for scheduling and time coordination in this geographical area. This timezone serves millions of people and is an important reference for business, travel, and international communications.