United States
Australia
Los Angeles to Melbourne Time Difference
Melbourne is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Los Angeles vs Melbourne — At a Glance
Los Angeles to Melbourne — Hour-by-Hour
About Los Angeles and Melbourne
Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade. Melbourne (population: 5.1M) is known for Australia's cultural capital, the Australian Open, coffee culture, and street art.
Business Hours Overlap
The 18-hour gap means Los Angeles and Melbourne have almost no standard-hours overlap. Early morning calls from Los Angeles or late evening calls from Melbourne are the most practical options.
Calling Between Cities
With 18 hours between Los Angeles (+1) and Melbourne (+61), finding a mutually convenient calling time is tricky. Consider scheduling calls in advance rather than calling spontaneously.
Currency
Los Angeles uses USD while Melbourne uses AUD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Los Angeles and Melbourne share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and Melbourne visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Melbourne?
Melbourne, Australia is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles, United States. Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7) and Melbourne is in the Australia/Sydney timezone (UTC+11).
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Melbourne?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 AM in Melbourne.
What is the best time to call Melbourne from Los Angeles?
The best time to call Melbourne from Los Angeles is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 AM in Melbourne. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Los Angeles for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Melbourne use?
Melbourne, Australia uses AUD. Los Angeles uses USD. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Melbourne?
The primary language in Melbourne is English. Los Angeles also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Melbourne from Los Angeles?
To call Melbourne from Los Angeles, dial your international access code followed by +61 and the local number. Los Angeles uses country code +1 and Melbourne uses +61.
