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