Time difference
Time difference between Edinburgh and Melbourne
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Melbourne is currently 9 hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh • GMT+1
2:04 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
Melbourne • GMT+10
11:04 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in Edinburgh and Melbourne do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in Edinburgh, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Melbourne.
Quick conversion table
| Edinburgh | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 10 hours around October 8, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Melbourne than Edinburgh?
- Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of Edinburgh.
- What time is 9 AM in Edinburgh in Melbourne?
- 9:00 AM in Edinburgh is 6:00 PM in Melbourne.
- Do Edinburgh and Melbourne observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 10 hours around October 8, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Melbourne from Edinburgh?
- Edinburgh and Melbourne business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Edinburgh or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.