Melbourne to Tokyo
-1hMelbourne
AESTSOURCETokyo
JSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and JST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and JST (Japan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
JST – Japan Standard Time
UTC+09:00Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
- •The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
- •JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.
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.
About Tokyo
WikipediaTokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
The Tokyo subway system moves approximately 8.7 million passengers daily.
Comparing Time Zones: Melbourne and Tokyo
Melbourne runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Melbourne 1 hour behind Tokyo — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Melbourne it is 8:00 AM in Tokyo. Midnight in Melbourne is 11:00 PM in Tokyo. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Melbourne to Tokyo time conversion table
| Melbourne (AEST) | Tokyo (JST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Melbourne to Tokyo time
- Scheduling a call from Melbourne to Tokyo: a 10:00 AM start in Melbourne lands at 9:00 AM in Tokyo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Melbourne and Tokyo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM JST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Melbourne is 7:00 PM in Tokyo makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Melbourne and need Tokyo colleagues present.
- Melbourne: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -1h gap.
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.
About JST (Japan Standard Time)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.
Best time to call between Melbourne and Tokyo
Both Melbourne and Tokyo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM JST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Melbourne and Tokyo share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Melbourne is 1 hour behind Tokyo (AEST UTC+10:00 → JST UTC+09:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Melbourne
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Tokyo
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Tokyo?
Melbourne (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 1 hour behind Tokyo (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert Melbourne time to Tokyo time?
Add -1h to Melbourne local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 8:00 AM in Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo right now?
Tokyo uses JST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Melbourne.
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Melbourne?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM JST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Melbourne or Tokyo?
Melbourne is 1 hour behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 PM in Melbourne it is 11:00 AM in Tokyo.
Do Melbourne and Tokyo use different time zones?
Melbourne (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while Tokyo (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Melbourne and Asia/Tokyo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Melbourne–Tokyo difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between Melbourne and Tokyo is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Melbourne's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, Melbourne's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Melbourne and Tokyo?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Tokyo?
Tokyo is -1h from Melbourne.
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 timezone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
What are the business hours in Melbourne?
Standard business hours in Melbourne are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What are the business hours in Tokyo?
Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Melbourne and Tokyo?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Melbourne works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST and Tokyo works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST (-1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Melbourne and Tokyo?
Melbourne uses AUD (A$) while Tokyo uses JPY (¥). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Melbourne and Tokyo compare in size?
Melbourne has a population of approximately 5.1 million (metro: 5.1 million), while Tokyo has approximately 14 million (metro: 37.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Melbourne and Tokyo?
Melbourne is known for Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Royal Botanic Gardens. Tokyo is famous for Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple.
Do Melbourne and Tokyo have stock exchanges?
Yes. Melbourne has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) and Tokyo has the TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange). The -1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
Which cities are in the JST timezone?
Major cities in the JST timezone include Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka.
What is the UTC offset for JST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) is at UTC+09:00.
What should I know about the JST timezone?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
When is it midnight in Melbourne, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Melbourne (AEST), it is -1h later in Tokyo (JST).
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