Offset
The time difference between Melbourne and Christchurch is 2 hours.
Melbourne (AEST) is behind Christchurch (NZST).
AEST: UTC+10
NZST: UTC+12
Neither Melbourne nor Christchurch is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Melbourne (11 AM–5 PM in Christchurch).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Melbourne (2:00 PM Christchurch).
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
New Zealand
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
- Waitangi DayFri, Feb 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Anzac DayMon, Apr 27
- King's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
- MatarikiFri, Jul 10
- Labour DayMon, Oct 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
About these zones
Melbourne uses Australian Eastern Time (AEST, or AEDT). To call Australia, dial +61.
Christchurch uses New Zealand Time (NZST, or NZDT). To call New Zealand, dial +64.
Christchurch is approximately 1,500 miles southeast of Melbourne.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Melbourne | Christchurch | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Melbourne: next transition on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Christchurch: next transition on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Melbourne and Christchurch differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 7:31 AM
- Sunset
- 5:09 PM
- Day length
- 9h 37m
- Sunrise
- 7:58 AM
- Sunset
- 5:01 PM
- Day length
- 9h 3m
Daylight overlap: 7h 29m — 7:31 AM–3:01 PM in Melbourne (9:31 AM–5:01 PM in Christchurch). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in New Zealand 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 New Zealand Time
- AKL
- CHC
- WLG
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Melbourne in Christchurch?
- 9:00 am Melbourne is 11:00 am Christchurch.
- What is 12:00 pm Melbourne in Christchurch?
- 12:00 pm Melbourne is 2:00 pm Christchurch.
- What is 12:30 pm Melbourne in Christchurch?
- 12:30 pm Melbourne is 2:30 pm Christchurch.
- What is 2:00 pm Melbourne in Christchurch?
- 2:00 pm Melbourne is 4:00 pm Christchurch.
- What is 5:00 pm Melbourne in Christchurch?
- 5:00 pm Melbourne is 7:00 pm Christchurch.
- What is 11:30 pm Melbourne in Christchurch?
- 11:30 pm Melbourne is 1:30 am Christchurch, the next day.