Kyiv 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.

KyivMelbourne

Sunrise 7:06 AMSunset 6:28 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:48 AMSunset 7:30 PM(local)

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

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Kyiv

Dialing code+380
Population2,952,301
Coordinates50.45Β°N, 30.52Β°E
Elevation179 m

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Melbourne

Dialing code+61
Population5,350,705
Coordinates37.81Β°S, 144.96Β°E
Elevation25 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–10:00 in KyivAdd to calendar

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

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Kyiv and Melbourne?
Kyiv 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 Kyiv and Melbourne?
The best window to call is 09:00–10:00 Kyiv 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 Kyiv and Melbourne change?
Because Kyiv 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.