Melbourne to Tokyo Time Converter
Tokyo is 2 hours behind Melbourne right now. 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 7:00 AM in Tokyo.
Time now: Melbourne and Tokyo
Tokyo is 2 hours behind Melbourne right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Melbourne and Tokyo are about 8,191 km (5,090 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11:00) and Tokyo is on JST (UTC+09:00).
Melbourne to Tokyo conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Melbourne | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Melbourne and Tokyo
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Melbourne = 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tokyo
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 Tokyo change?
Yes. Right now Tokyo is 2 hours behind Melbourne. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Tokyo is 1 hour behind Melbourne from then (it was 2 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Tokyo is 2 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 1 hour before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Melbourne is 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Tokyo.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Tokyo is 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in Melbourne.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 2 hours behind Melbourne right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Melbourne to Tokyo?
Subtract 2 hours from the Melbourne time to get the Tokyo time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 7:00 AM in Tokyo. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Tokyo?
It is 8:19 AM in Tokyo on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:19 AM in Melbourne.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Tokyo change during the year?
Yes. Right now Tokyo is 2 hours behind Melbourne. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Tokyo is 1 hour behind Melbourne from then (it was 2 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Tokyo is 2 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 1 hour before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Melbourne and Tokyo?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Melbourne = 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tokyo. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.