Jerusalem is usually 8 hours behind Melbourne. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

JerusalemMelbourne

Sunrise 6:46 AMSunset 6:04 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:31 AMSunset 7:41 PM(local)

Jerusalem: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 25, 2026 โ€” clocks go back 1 hour.
Melbourne: daylight saving timeNow UTC+11. Next change: April 4, 2027 โ€” clocks go back 1 hour.
JerusalemUTC+3
MelbourneUTC+11

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Jerusalem

Dialing code+972
Population971,800
Coordinates31.77ยฐN, 35.22ยฐE
Elevation786 m

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Melbourne

Dialing code+61
Population5,350,705
Coordinates37.81ยฐS, 144.96ยฐE
Elevation25 m

Best time for a call: 09:00โ€“10:00 in JerusalemAdd to calendar

24 October 2026 โ€” 3 April 2027: the gap is 9h instead of the usual 8h โ€” Jerusalem and Melbourne change clocks on different days.

Working hours assumed 9:00โ€“18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Jerusalem and Melbourne?
Jerusalem is 8 hours behind Melbourne. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Jerusalem and Melbourne?
The best window to call is 09:00โ€“10:00 Jerusalem time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Jerusalem and Melbourne change?
Because Jerusalem and Melbourne switch to or from daylight saving time on different dates, the gap between them is temporarily larger or smaller for a few weeks around those changes.