Current local time in Melbourne, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Melbourne. Melbourne is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Population | about 171,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.08° N, 80.61° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Melbourne uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:26 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:26 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 7:10 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:09 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Melbourne at about 12:31 PM in mid-January, and about 1:28 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 22 minutes ahead of the sun, because Melbourne sits at 80.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Melbourne time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Kissimmee | 82 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Orlando | 89 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Sanford | 102 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Daytona Beach | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| West Palm Beach | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Tampa | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Ft. Myers | 203 km (126 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Melbourne have daylight saving time?
Melbourne uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Melbourne when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Melbourne's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 22 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).