Current time in Cairns, Australia

Time in Cairns, Queensland, Australia
3:25 PM
 

Cairns time zone and facts

Time zone
Brisbane Time (AEST)
UTC offset
UTC+10
Daylight saving
Not observed — time stays the same all year
Sunrise today
5:44 AM
Sunset today
6:18 PM
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Coordinates
16.89°S, 145.76°E

Time difference from Cairns

CityTime nowDifference
New York1:25 AM, Wed14 hours behind
Los Angeles10:25 PM, Tue17 hours behind
London6:25 AM, Wed9 hours behind
Paris7:25 AM, Wed8 hours behind
Dubai9:25 AM, Wed6 hours behind
Delhi10:55 AM, Wed4:30 hours behind
Tokyo2:25 PM, Wed1 hour behind
Sydney4:25 PM, Wed1 hour ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in Australia

  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day
  • Mon, Dec 28, 2026 Boxing Day (substitute day)
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Tue, Jan 26, 2027 Australia Day

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Other cities in Australia

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Cairns in?

Cairns uses Brisbane Time (IANA zone Australia/Brisbane). Right now the local time is UTC+10.

Does Cairns observe daylight saving time?

No. Cairns keeps the same time all year.

What is the time difference between Cairns and New York?

Cairns is currently 14 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Cairns and London?

Cairns is currently 9 hours ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairns today?

Today the sun rises at 5:44 AM and sets at 6:18 PM local time.

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