London to Melbourne
+9hLondon
BSTSOURCEMelbourne
AESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BST and AEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the BST (Greenwich Mean Time) and AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
About London
WikipediaLondon, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, not the tower itself.
About Melbourne
WikipediaMelbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.
Melbourne was the capital of Australia from 1901 to 1927.
London to Melbourne Time Difference – Complete Guide
London runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Melbourne runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. That puts London 9 hours ahead of Melbourne — a difference of +9h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in London it is 6:00 PM in Melbourne. Midnight in London is 9:00 AM in Melbourne.London observes daylight saving time while Melbourne does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
London to Melbourne time conversion table
| London (BST) | Melbourne (AEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert London to Melbourne time
- Scheduling a call from London to Melbourne: a 10:00 AM start in London lands at 7:00 PM in Melbourne, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +9h gap: London and Melbourne have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 6:00 PM in London.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Melbourne local time against London keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +9h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +9h gap is not.
- With a +9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week London takes the early slot, the next week Melbourne does.
- London: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +9h gap.
- Melbourne: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
Best time to call between London and Melbourne
With a +9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Melbourne opens at 9:00 AM AEST, which is 6:00 PM in London, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
London and Melbourne have no shared working hours because of the +9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
London is 9 hours ahead of Melbourne (BST UTC+01:00 → AEST UTC+10:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
London
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Melbourne
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
⚠ These locations are currently in different DST states, so the time difference may change when clocks adjust.
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Melbourne?
London (BST, UTC+01:00) is 9 hours ahead of Melbourne (AEST, UTC+10:00). The gap is currently +9h.
How do I convert London time to Melbourne time?
Add +9h to London local time. For example, 9:00 AM in London is 6:00 PM in Melbourne.
What time is it in Melbourne right now?
Melbourne uses AEST at UTC+10:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +9h offset from London.
What is the best time to call Melbourne from London?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in London, which is 10:00 PM in Melbourne.
Which is ahead, London or Melbourne?
London is 9 hours ahead of Melbourne. When it is 12:00 PM in London it is 9:00 PM in Melbourne.
Do London and Melbourne use different time zones?
London (UK) uses BST at UTC+01:00, while Melbourne (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/London and Australia/Melbourne.
Does daylight saving time affect the London–Melbourne difference?
Yes at the moment: London is on daylight saving time and Melbourne is not, so the +9h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share London's time zone?
BST also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.
Which countries use BST, London's zone?
BST is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.
Is there a day difference between London and Melbourne?
Not normally. The +9h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between London and Melbourne?
Melbourne is +9h from London.
What timezone is London in?
London, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
What timezone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.
What are the business hours in London?
Standard business hours in London are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT.
What are the business hours in Melbourne?
Standard business hours in Melbourne are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between London and Melbourne?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. London works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT and Melbourne works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST (+9h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in London and Melbourne?
London uses GBP (£) while Melbourne uses AUD (A$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do London and Melbourne compare in size?
London has a population of approximately 8.8 million (metro: 14.8 million), while Melbourne has approximately 5.1 million (metro: 5.1 million).
What are the major landmarks in London and Melbourne?
London is known for Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace. Melbourne is famous for Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Royal Botanic Gardens.
Do London and Melbourne have stock exchanges?
Yes. London has the LSE (London Stock Exchange) and Melbourne has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange). The +9h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?
GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.
Does GMT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about GMT?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
Which cities are in the AEST timezone?
Major cities in the AEST timezone include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
What is the UTC offset for AEST?
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is at UTC+10:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AEDT.
What should I know about the AEST timezone?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
When is it midnight in London, what time is it in Melbourne?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in London (GMT), it is +9h later in Melbourne (AEST).
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