Time Difference: Melbourne vs Tokyo
Melbourne
1:02:45 PM AEST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1h
1h
Tokyo
12:02:45 PM JST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Tokyo is 1 hour behind Melbourne.
Quick Reference
- Melbourne
- AEST (GMT+10)
AEDT starts on Oct 3, 2026
- Tokyo
- JST (GMT+9)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Melbourne and Tokyo?
- Tokyo is 1 hour behind Melbourne.
- When is the best time to call from Melbourne to Tokyo?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Melbourne uses AEST and Tokyo uses JST.