Melbourne is 17-19 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Melbourne uses Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT). When it's 10:00 AM in Melbourne, it's typically 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles.
Both cities observe daylight saving time, but in opposite seasons. The difference ranges from 17-19 hours depending on the time of year.
Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Melbourne time. This corresponds to 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles, catching afternoon California hours.
Melbourne and Los Angeles are both major Pacific Rim cities. Direct flights typically take 15-16 hours. Both are centers for entertainment, sports, and creative industries.