Time zones

Map shows Australia has a similar time zone to much of Asia

Melbourne time zone

Did you know Melbourne’s time zone offers a distinct advantage for businesses operating globally?

Positioned in the Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) zone, and shifting to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) during daylight savings, Melbourne offers the convenience of staying connected with key markets in the USA, Europe, and Asia - all within the same business day.

Here is how Melbourne’s time zone can benefit your business:

  • Ideal for Asia-Pacific operations: Melbourne’s alignment major Asian business hubs, such as Japan, China, and Singapore, makes it an excellent location for companies seeking smooth, same-day communications within the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Bridges continents: Melbourne’s time zone enables seamless communication with clients and colleagues in both the USA and Europe. Melbourne’s end of working day overlaps with the start of Europe’s business day and Melbourne’s morning overlaps with the end of the USA working day.
  • Supports follow-the sun model: With Melbourne as a base, you can engage with clients in the USA in the morning, transition to afternoon meetings with European partners, while also managing activities in the Asia-Pacific region. This time zone allows for continuous operations and effective communication across the globe.

Choosing Melbourne as your business location, means you'll operate within a time zone that bridges the world’s largest markets, facilitating efficient and productive global business interactions.


Useful time zone tool

Quickly convert time in Melbourne to another time zone visit World Time Buddy.

Time zones by hour for Melbourne, San Francisco, Singapore and Paris

Victoria operates on Australian Eastern standard Time (AEST), which it 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

During the summer months, Melbourne and the eastern part of Australia uses Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), which is 1 hour ahead of AEST and 11 hours ahead of GMT/UTC.

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