Australian Open 2027: Dates, Schedule and Time Difference
The 2027 Australian Open runs from 11 to 31 January at Melbourne Park: Opening Week from 11 January, the main draw from Sunday 17 January and the finals weekend on 30 and 31 January — and how Melbourne time converts to yours.
By MatchCountdown Editorial · Updated October 2026
The short answer
The 2027 Australian Open is played at Melbourne Park from Monday 11 to Sunday 31 January 2027. Opening Week runs from 11 to 16 January, the main draw starts on Sunday 17 January, and the tournament ends with the finals weekend on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January.
The men's singles final is traditionally played on the last Sunday of January, which in 2027 is the 31st. Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina are the defending singles champions after winning in 2026.
Where it is played
The first Grand Slam of the year has been held at Melbourne Park since 1988, on outdoor hard courts that have used a GreenSet surface since 2020.
The time difference
Melbourne is on daylight saving time in January, UTC+11. That puts it 11 hours ahead of the UK, 10 ahead of Central Europe, 8 ahead of Türkiye and 16 ahead of the US East Coast. A match at 19:00 in Melbourne is 08:00 in London, 09:00 in Paris, 11:00 in Istanbul and 03:00 in New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2027 Australian Open?
From Monday 11 to Sunday 31 January 2027 at Melbourne Park; the main draw starts on Sunday 17 January.
When are the 2027 Australian Open finals?
On the finals weekend, Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January 2027. The men's singles final is traditionally on the last Sunday, 31 January.
Who are the defending champions?
Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina, the 2026 singles champions.
How far ahead is Melbourne in January?
Eleven hours ahead of the UK, ten ahead of Central Europe, eight ahead of Türkiye and sixteen ahead of the US East Coast.
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