Tokyo to Melbourne Time Converter
Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo right now. 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 11:00 AM in Melbourne.
Time now: Tokyo and Melbourne
Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 1 hour at some times of the year and 2 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Tokyo and Melbourne are about 8,191 km (5,090 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Tokyo is on JST (UTC+09:00) and Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11:00).
Tokyo to Melbourne conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Tokyo | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Tokyo and Melbourne
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tokyo = 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Melbourne
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 Tokyo and Melbourne change?
Yes. Right now Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Tokyo from then (it was 2 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo from then (it was 1 hour before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Tokyo is 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in Melbourne.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Melbourne is 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Tokyo.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 1 hour at some times of the year and 2 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Tokyo to Melbourne?
Add 2 hours to the Tokyo time to get the Melbourne time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 11:00 AM in Melbourne. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Melbourne?
It is 11:14 AM in Melbourne on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:14 AM in Tokyo.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Melbourne change during the year?
Yes. Right now Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Tokyo from then (it was 2 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Melbourne is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo from then (it was 1 hour before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Tokyo and Melbourne?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tokyo = 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Melbourne. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.