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Melbourne to Canberra Converter

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Melbourne1:27 pmMon, Jun 8
MelbourneAEST
Australia · UTC+10
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CanberraAEST
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Offset

There is no time difference between Melbourne and Canberra.

Same time

Melbourne (AEST) is currently the same time as Canberra (AEST).

AEST: UTC+10

AEST: UTC+10

Neither Melbourne nor Canberra is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Melbourne (9 AM–5 PM in Canberra).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Melbourne (1:00 PM Canberra).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Australia

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Australia DayMon, Jan 26
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28

About these zones

Melbourne uses Australian Eastern Time (AEST, or AEDT). To call Australia, dial +61.

Canberra uses Australian Eastern Time (AEST, or AEDT). To call Australia, dial +61.

Canberra is approximately 300 miles northeast of Melbourne.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

MelbourneCanberraDay
12:00 am12:00 amSame day
1:00 am1:00 amSame day
2:00 am2:00 amSame day
3:00 am3:00 amSame day
4:00 am4:00 amSame day
5:00 am5:00 amSame day
6:00 am6:00 amSame day
7:00 am7:00 amSame day
8:00 am8:00 amSame day
9:00 am9:00 amSame day
10:00 am10:00 amSame day
11:00 am11:00 amSame day
12:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm11:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Both Melbourne and Canberra observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, October 4, 2026 (spring forward).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Melbourne
Sunrise
7:31 AM
Sunset
5:09 PM
Day length
9h 37m
Canberra
Sunrise
7:08 AM
Sunset
4:59 PM
Day length
9h 51m

Daylight overlap: 9h 27m — 7:31 AM–4:59 PM in Melbourne (7:31 AM–4:59 PM in Canberra). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Australian Eastern Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Australian Eastern Time

  • AVV
  • MBW
  • MEB
  • MEL

Airports in Australian Eastern Time

  • SYD
  • CBR

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Melbourne in Canberra?
9:00 am Melbourne is 9:00 am Canberra.
What is 12:00 pm Melbourne in Canberra?
12:00 pm Melbourne is 12:00 pm Canberra.
What is 12:30 pm Melbourne in Canberra?
12:30 pm Melbourne is 12:30 pm Canberra.
What is 2:00 pm Melbourne in Canberra?
2:00 pm Melbourne is 2:00 pm Canberra.
What is 5:00 pm Melbourne in Canberra?
5:00 pm Melbourne is 5:00 pm Canberra.
What is 11:30 pm Melbourne in Canberra?
11:30 pm Melbourne is 11:30 pm Canberra.