Current Time in Cairns, Australia
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
AESTUTC+10
Cairns time zone
Time Zone
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
IANA: Australia/Brisbane
UTC Offset
UTC+10
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
16.92° S, 145.77° E
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
6:12 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns to New York | -14 hours | |
| Cairns to London | -9 hours | |
| Cairns to Dubai | -6 hours | |
| Cairns to New Delhi | -4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Cairns to Tokyo | -1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Cairns. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Cairns
What time zone is Cairns in?
Cairns is on Australian Eastern Standard Time (IANA time zone Australia/Brisbane), which is AEST (UTC+10) all year.
Does Cairns observe daylight saving time?
No. Cairns does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on AEST (UTC+10) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Cairns and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 14 hours behind Cairns. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairns?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:08 AM and sets at 6:12 PM local time, giving 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Australia on the same time as Cairns?
No. Australia has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Cairns follows Australian Eastern Standard Time.