Melbourne to Los Angeles Time Converter
Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Melbourne right now. 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 2:00 PM in Los Angeles (the day before).
Time now: Melbourne and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Melbourne right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Melbourne and Los Angeles are about 12,774 km (7,937 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11:00) and Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Melbourne to Los Angeles conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Melbourne | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Melbourne and Los Angeles
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Melbourne = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Los Angeles
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles change?
Yes. Right now Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Melbourne. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 19 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 18 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 17 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 18 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Melbourne is 2:00 PM (previous day) to 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Los Angeles is 4:00 AM (next day) to 1:00 PM (next day) in Melbourne.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Melbourne right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Melbourne to Los Angeles?
Subtract 19 hours from the Melbourne time to get the Los Angeles time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 2:00 PM in Los Angeles (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Los Angeles?
It is 3:21 PM in Los Angeles on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:21 AM in Melbourne.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Los Angeles change during the year?
Yes. Right now Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Melbourne. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 19 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 18 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 17 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 18 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Melbourne and Los Angeles?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Melbourne = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Los Angeles. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.