11° · Clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 10 amYour fingers would like to come inside.
LandmarkGreek Precinct
The Melbourne Central Clock
- 4.4383 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Clock in the Melbourne Central atrium beneath the heritage Shot Tower, with a marionette show on the hour.
Quick answers
The Melbourne Central Clock in short
When is The Melbourne Central Clock open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit The Melbourne Central Clock?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The Melbourne Central Clock indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is The Melbourne Central Clock good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does The Melbourne Central Clock cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book The Melbourne Central Clock?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at The Melbourne Central Clock?
About 15 minutes.
Where is The Melbourne Central Clock?
Melbourne Central, 300 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Is The Melbourne Central Clock wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better tomorrow at 10 am.
In its favour
- Warm inside
- Indoors
11°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14km/h
- 11pm
10° - 12am10°
- 1am9°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open nowsundayOpen 24 hours
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The Melbourne Central Clock
- 2 Asian Beer Cafe · 1 min
- 3 The Pancake Parlour Melbourne Central · 1 min
- 4 B. Lucky & Sons Melbourne Central · 1 min
- 5 Bingsoo Desserts CBD · 2 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 383 reviews
Known for
- Shot Tower atrium
- Marionette show
What people say
- People like:
- Photo opportunities, atrium and shot tower
- Worth knowing:
- Crowded
Around Greek Precinct
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowAsian Beer CafeNightclub · 1 min walk
The Pancake Parlour Melbourne CentralPancake · 1 min walk
B. Lucky & Sons Melbourne CentralGames · 1 min walk
Bingsoo Desserts CBDSweets · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.