Melbourne to Tokyo Time Difference
🇦🇺 Melbourne is currently 2 hours behind of 🇯🇵 Tokyo. This difference varies between 2h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
8,190 km
Approx. flight
9.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Melbourne to Tokyo
| 🇦🇺 Melbourne | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, while Tokyo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours behind and 1 hour behind depending on the season. Currently, Melbourne is 2 hours behind relative to Tokyo.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Melbourne and Tokyo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Melbourne
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇯🇵 Tokyo
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Tokyo?
The time difference between Melbourne and Tokyo is currently 2 hours behind. Melbourne uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Tokyo uses GMT+9 (UTC+9). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2 hours behind to 1 hour behind.
When it's noon in Melbourne, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Melbourne, it is 10:00 AM in Tokyo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Tokyo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2 hours behind and 1 hour behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Melbourne and Tokyo?
The best time to call is between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Melbourne (which is 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Tokyo). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Melbourne ahead or behind Tokyo?
Melbourne is currently 2 hours ahead of Tokyo.
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 Tokyo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Melbourne, it is 10:00 PM in Tokyo.