Melbourne, Australia
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About Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and Australia's second-largest city, often ranked as one of the world's most livable cities. It is known for its coffee culture, laneways, sporting events including the Australian Open and the Melbourne Cup, and arts scene.
Time zone details
Melbourne observes AEST/AEDT (Australia/Sydney in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Australia from abroad
The international dialing code for Australia is +61. To call a phone number in Melbourne, dial your country's international access code, then +61, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Australia
The official currency is AUD (A$). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include English.
Working with someone in Melbourne
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Melbourne, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.