DST Starts
Sunday, October 4, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC +10:00 → UTC +11:00
Daylight Saving Time in Melbourne
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Melbourne, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Melbourne, Australia
Australia/Melbourne
DST Ends
Sunday, April 5, 2026
2:59 AM
UTC +11:00 → UTC +10:00
Daylight Saving Time in Melbourne in 2026
Daylight Saving Time Ends
The clock change occurs on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
2:59 AM
UTC +11:00UTC +10:00
Daylight Saving Time Starts
The clock change occurs on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC +10:00UTC +11:00
DST Dates for Melbourne by Year
| Year | DST Starts | DST Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday, October 1, 2023 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 2, 2023 2:59 AM |
| 2024 | Sunday, October 6, 2024 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 7, 2024 2:59 AM |
| 2025 | Sunday, October 5, 2025 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 6, 2025 2:59 AM |
| 2026 | Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 5, 2026 2:59 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, October 3, 2027 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 4, 2027 2:59 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, October 1, 2028 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 2, 2028 2:59 AM |
| 2029 | Sunday, October 7, 2029 1:59 AM | Sunday, April 1, 2029 2:59 AM |
Does Melbourne Use Daylight Saving Time?
Melbourne has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the Australia/Melbourne time zone data.
Melbourne Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Melbourne is Australia/Melbourne.
Time Zone
GMT+10
UTC +10:00
Time Zone
GMT+11
UTC +11:00
Daylight Saving Time in Melbourne FAQ
Does Melbourne observe daylight saving time?
Melbourne has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the Australia/Melbourne time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Melbourne in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Melbourne on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Melbourne in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Melbourne on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne uses the IANA time zone identifier Australia/Melbourne.
Do the clocks change in Melbourne in 2026?
Yes. Melbourne has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
Daylight Saving Time in Other Cities
Compare daylight saving time dates, clock changes and time zones in other cities.
Sydney
Australia
Australia/Sydney
Brisbane
Australia
Australia/Brisbane
Perth
Australia
Australia/Perth
Adelaide
Australia
Australia/Adelaide
Gold Coast
Australia
Australia/Brisbane
Canberra
Australia
Australia/Sydney
Newcastle
Australia
Australia/Sydney
Wollongong
Australia
Australia/Sydney
Hobart
Australia
Australia/Hobart