Time Difference Between Melbourne and New York
New York is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
New York is 14 hours behind Melbourne. When it is 9:00 AM in Melbourne, it is 7:00 PM the previous day in New York.
What time is it in New York?
For a given hour in Melbourne, here’s the matching local time in New York. Highlighted rows fall within New York’s working hours (9 AM–5 PM) — the easiest times to reach someone.
| Melbourne | New York |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM the previous dayworking hours |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM the previous dayworking hours |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM the previous dayworking hours |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM the previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM the previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
How far apart are Melbourne and New York?
New York (United States) runs 14 hours behind Melbourne (Australia). In practical terms, the working day in New York starts while Melbourne is already well into the afternoon or evening, which is what makes scheduling between the two take a little planning.
Best time to schedule a call or meeting
Standard working hours in Melbourne and New York barely overlap, so a live call usually means one side joining early in the morning or late in the evening. The least disruptive option is to catch the very start or end of one city’s working day, or to handle things asynchronously.
A note on daylight saving
Melbourne and New York sit in opposite hemispheres and both observe daylight saving, so they shift their clocks in opposite directions. The difference can swing by up to two hours across the year, so always re-check the offset for your specific dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
New York is 14 hours behind Melbourne. When it is 9:00 AM in Melbourne, it is 7:00 PM the previous day in New York.