London to Melbourne Time Converter

Key facts

• London is on GMT (UTC+0) until 28 March 2027, on standard time.
• Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11) until 4 April 2027, observing daylight saving time.
• Time difference: 11 hours (Melbourne is ahead of London) until 28 March 2027.
• Range over the next 12 months: 9–11 hours.

How do I convert London time to Melbourne time?

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 8:00 PM the same day in Melbourne. The table below converts every hour of the day.

What is the best time to call Melbourne from London?

London and Melbourne share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in London, which is 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Melbourne, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies from 31 October 2026 to 27 March 2027.

Does the London to Melbourne time difference change with daylight saving time?

Yes. Over the next 12 months the London to Melbourne gap is 9–11 hours, because both cities change their clocks, on different dates.

London changes its clocks on 28 March 2027 (forward 1 hour) and 31 October 2027 (back 1 hour).

Melbourne changes its clocks on 4 April 2027 (back 1 hour) and 3 October 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Over the next 12 months the difference is 9–11 hours:

• 31 October 2026 until 28 March 2027: Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of London.
• 28 March 2027 until 4 April 2027: Melbourne is 10 hours ahead of London.
• 4 April 2027 until 3 October 2027: Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of London.
• 3 October 2027 until 31 October 2027: Melbourne is 10 hours ahead of London.

What are common London to Melbourne times?

9:00 AM in London is 8:00 PM in Melbourne. 5:00 PM in London is 4:00 AM the next day in Melbourne. The tables below list nine everyday times from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM in both directions.

What are common Melbourne to London times?

These times apply from 31 October 2026 to 27 March 2027. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

Which time zones do London and Melbourne use?

London, United Kingdom, uses the Europe/London time zone, GMT (UTC+0) until 28 March 2027. Melbourne, Australia, uses the Australia/Melbourne time zone, AEDT (UTC+11) until 4 April 2027.

Both are named IANA time zones, so London and Melbourne follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. That is why the gap between them can change by an hour at different times of the year.

People often search for UK time to Australia time. On this page UK time means London time and Australia time means Melbourne time. Australia has several time zones and Melbourne is on Australian Eastern time, which Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and the ACT share.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of London until 28 March 2027. Across the next 12 months the gap is 9–11 hours because of daylight saving time.

Is Melbourne ahead of London?

Yes. Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of London until 28 March 2027, so it is already later in Melbourne. Put the other way, London is 11 hours behind Melbourne.

What is 8 PM Melbourne time in London?

8:00 PM in Melbourne is 9:00 AM in London. This applies from 31 October 2026 to 27 March 2027. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 8:00 PM the same day in Melbourne. This applies from 31 October 2026 to 27 March 2027. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.

What is the best time to call Melbourne from London?

London and Melbourne share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in London, which is 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Melbourne, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies from 31 October 2026 to 27 March 2027.

What is the time difference between UK time and Australia time?

Melbourne is 11 hours ahead of London until 28 March 2027. Here UK time means London time and Australia time means Melbourne time.

Does the London–Melbourne time difference change with daylight saving time?

Yes. Across the next 12 months the gap is 9–11 hours because of daylight saving time. From 28 March 2027 the difference becomes 10 hours, when London starts daylight saving time. From 4 April 2027 the difference becomes 9 hours, when Melbourne ends daylight saving time. From 3 October 2027 the difference becomes 10 hours, when Melbourne starts daylight saving time.

Can I convert a future date between London and Melbourne?

Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets London and Melbourne will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 31 October 2026.

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