Melbourne to Beijing Time Difference
🇦🇺 Melbourne is currently 3 hours behind of 🇨🇳 Beijing. This difference varies between 3h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
9,119 km
Approx. flight
10.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Melbourne to Beijing
| 🇦🇺 Melbourne | 🇨🇳 Beijing | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, while Beijing does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Melbourne is 3 hours behind relative to Beijing.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Melbourne and Beijing (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Melbourne
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇨🇳 Beijing
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Beijing?
The time difference between Melbourne and Beijing is currently 3 hours behind. Melbourne uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Beijing uses GMT+8 (UTC+8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours behind to 2 hours behind.
When it's noon in Melbourne, what time is it in Beijing?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Melbourne, it is 9:00 AM in Beijing. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Beijing change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Melbourne and Beijing?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Melbourne (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Beijing). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Melbourne ahead or behind Beijing?
Melbourne is currently 3 hours ahead of Beijing.
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone, currently using GMT+11 (UTC+11). Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Melbourne in Beijing?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Melbourne, it is 9:00 PM in Beijing.