Current local time in Cairns, Australia
AEST · UTC+10:00 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
About Cairns
Cairns, Queensland, Australia uses the Australian Eastern Standard Time time zone (Australia/Brisbane), currently UTC+10:00. Population: about 153,075.
| Country: | Australia |
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| State / region: | Queensland |
| Coordinates: | 16°54′S / 145°45′E |
| Population: | 153,075 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +61 |
Time zone in Cairns
| IANA time zone: | Australia/Brisbane |
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| Time zone name: | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+10:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Australia: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Cairns does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+10:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Cairns today
| Sunrise: | 05:44 |
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| Sunset: | 18:18 |
| Solar noon: | 12:01 |
| Day length: | 12h 34m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:22 – 18:40 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (AEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Cairns
- London+9 hCairns is 9 hours ahead of London
- New York+14 hCairns is 14 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+9 hCairns is 9 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Cairns time
What time zone is Cairns in?
Cairns uses the IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane (Australian Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+10:00.
Does Cairns observe daylight saving time?
Cairns does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+10:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Cairns and London?
Right now Cairns is 9 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Cairns and New York?
Right now Cairns is 14 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.