Melbourne → Washington, D.C.: Time Difference
Washington, D.C. is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
How the difference works
Melbourne uses Australia/Melbourne (UTC+10 standard time) and Washington, D.C. uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 15 hours behind Melbourne. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 16,384 km (10,180 mi) great-circle distance.
Melbourne → Washington, D.C., hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Washington, D.C.?
In standard time, Washington, D.C. is 15 hours behind Melbourne. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in Melbourne, what time is it in Washington, D.C.?
In standard time it is 18:00 the previous day in Washington, D.C.. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Washington, D.C. from Melbourne?
About 16,384 km (10,180 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.