πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Riga ↔ πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Melbourne

Riga is usually 7 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.

Sunrise 4:35 AMSunset 10:21 PM(local)

Sunrise 7:37 AMSunset 5:12 PM(local)

Riga: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 25, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
Melbourne: standard timeNow UTC+10. Next change: October 4, 2026 β€” clocks go forward 1 hour.
RigaUTC+3
MelbourneUTC+10

πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Riga

Dialing code+371
Population742,572
Coordinates56.95Β°N, 24.11Β°E
Elevation6 m

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Melbourne

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

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

3 October 2026 β€” 25 October 2026: the gap is 8h instead of the usual 7h β€” Riga and Melbourne change clocks on different days.

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Riga and Melbourne?
Riga is 7 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 Riga and Melbourne?
The best window to call is 09:00–11:00 Riga 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 Riga and Melbourne change?
Because Riga 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.