Time Difference between the Philippines and Melbourne, Australia - The Philippines is typically 2 hours behind Melbourne, Australia.- If it is 5:15 AM on Monday in the Philippines, then the time in Melbourne is:- 7:15 AM on Monday Note: - This assumes both places are either on standard time or have accounted for daylight saving time if applicable.- Melbourne usually observes daylight saving time (DST), while the Philippines does not.- Depending on DST, the time difference might sometimes be 3 hours.