City in Victoria

Current Local Time in Melbourne

Current local time and time zone in Melbourne, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 56°F now🕔 6:30 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, September, October and December👥 5.1 million

Current local time in Melbourne

6:30 PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time zoneAustralia/Melbourne
UTC offsetUTC+10:00
UTC now8:30 AM
Sunrise6:57 AM
Sunset5:49 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:57 AM
Sunset5:49 PM
Daylight10h 52m
Solar noon12:23 PM
Golden hour (am)6:57 AM - 7:57 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:49 PM - 5:49 PM
Blue hour (am)6:27 AM - 6:57 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:49 PM - 6:19 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 51%
Moonrise11:05 AM
Moonset2:05 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Melbourne

TypeCity
StateVictoria
CountryAustralia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates37°48′49″S 144°57′47.2″E (-37.8136, 144.9631)
Population5.100.000
Known forLaneways, coffee and sport
Local time6:30 PM (UTC+10:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, September, October and December
ClimateMediterranean

Local time by airport in Melbourne

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Local time by district in Melbourne

2 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas

Summary

Melbourne is a city in Victoria. Melbourne is known for Laneways, coffee and sport. It has a population of about 5.1 million.

Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Melbourne with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 46°F to 59°F. Chance of precipitation is 33%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Melbourne is January, February, March, April, September, October and December. The climate is Mediterranean. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 44°F.

The closest major airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Kosciuszko.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 59°F is in line with the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Melbourne today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 37°48′49″S 144°57′47.2″E (-37.8136, 144.9631)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Melbourne?

Melbourne is a city in Victoria. Its coordinates are -37.8136, 144.9631. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Melbourne right now?

It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 71% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Melbourne?

January, February, March, April, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Melbourne, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Melbourne in?

Melbourne observes Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10:00). The local time is 6:30 PM.

How many people live in Melbourne?

Melbourne has a population of approximately 5.1 million.

What is the nearest airport to Melbourne?

The closest airports are Melbourne Airport (MEL), 12 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Melbourne?

Popular options include Mount Kosciuszko.

What places are in Melbourne?

Melbourne covers 3 places in this atlas, including Melbourne Airport, Fitzroy and St Kilda.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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