Melbourne to Los Angeles Time Difference
🇦🇺 Melbourne is currently 18 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Los Angeles. This difference varies between 19h and 17h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-18h
Business overlap
3h
Distance
12,774 km
Approx. flight
15h
Hour-by-Hour: Melbourne to Los Angeles
| 🇦🇺 Melbourne | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Melbourne and Los Angeles observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 19 hours behind and 17 hours behind throughout the year. Currently, Melbourne is 18 hours behind relative to Los Angeles.
Min difference
19h
Max difference
17h
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between Melbourne and Los Angeles (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Melbourne
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles is currently 18 hours behind. Melbourne uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 19 hours behind to 17 hours behind.
When it's noon in Melbourne, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Melbourne, it is 6:00 PM in Los Angeles. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 19 hours behind and 17 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Melbourne and Los Angeles?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Melbourne (which is 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Melbourne ahead or behind Los Angeles?
Melbourne is currently 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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 Los Angeles?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Melbourne, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.