Victoria operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) during winter months, which is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+10). During daylight saving time, observed from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April, Victoria switches to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), which is UTC+11.
All of Victoria follows the same timezone. Major cities including Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo all observe AEST/AEDT. Melbourne, the state capital, is Australia's second-largest city and a major cultural and sporting hub.
Melbourne is often called the sporting capital of Australia, hosting the Australian Open tennis tournament each January and the Melbourne Cup horse race. The city is also known for its unpredictable weather, with locals joking you can experience "four seasons in one day."