Melbourne is usually 18 hours ahead of San Francisco. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

MelbourneSan Francisco

Sunrise 6:42 AMSunset 7:33 PM(local)

Sunrise 7:15 AMSunset 6:39 PM(local)

Melbourne: daylight saving timeNow UTC+11. Next change: April 4, 2027 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
San Francisco: daylight saving timeNow UTC-7 PDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
MelbourneUTC+11
San FranciscoUTC-7PDT

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Melbourne

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

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ San Francisco

Dialing code+1
Population827,526
Coordinates37.77Β°N, 122.42Β°W
Elevation16 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–11:00 in MelbourneAdd to calendar

1 November 2026 β€” 3 April 2027: the gap is 19h instead of the usual 18h β€” Melbourne and San Francisco change clocks on different days.

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Melbourne and San Francisco?
Melbourne is 18 hours ahead of San Francisco. 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 Melbourne and San Francisco?
The best window to call is 09:00–11:00 Melbourne 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 Melbourne and San Francisco change?
Because Melbourne and San Francisco 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.