Time Difference Between Melbourne and London

The time difference between Melbourne and London is 9 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Melbourne, it is 03:00 in London. Melbourne uses the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+1).

London is 9 hours behind Melbourne — 9 hours
Melbourne, Australia
10:45:37
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST
↔
London, United Kingdom
01:45:37
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Melbourne vs London

Detail Melbourne London
Time Zone IDAustralia/MelbourneEurope/London
UTC OffsetUTC+10UTC+1
AbbreviationAESTBST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaUnited Kingdom
RegionOceaniaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 9 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Melbourne and London. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Melbourne or late evenings in London tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Melbourne time to London time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Melbourne London
00:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 17:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 21:00 (-1 day)
07:00 22:00 (-1 day)
08:00 23:00 (-1 day)
09:00 00:00
10:00 01:00
11:00 02:00
12:00 03:00
13:00 04:00
14:00 05:00
15:00 06:00
16:00 07:00
17:00 08:00
18:00 09:00
19:00 10:00
20:00 11:00
21:00 12:00
22:00 13:00 Night
23:00 14:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

London is currently observing daylight saving time, while Melbourne is on standard time. When London switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Melbourne–London Scheduling

Compare Melbourne and London with Other Cities

From Melbourne

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From London

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Melbourne and London?

The time difference is 9 hours. London is 9 hours behind Melbourne.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Melbourne to London?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Melbourne time to London time?

Subtract 9 hours from Melbourne time to get London time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.