Current Time in Cairns, Australia

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Check the current local time in Cairns, Australia, including timezone, daylight saving time information and time difference details.

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Sunrise and sunset in Cairns

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Day length: 12 h 47 m 55 s

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Civil twilight
Nautical twilight
Day length change
+48 s
Longest day
December 22, 2026 — 13 h 8 m 28 s
Shortest day
June 21, 2026 — 11 h 7 m 10 s
Sun azimuth
↑ 107° ESE ↓ 253° WSW
Golden hour
05:36 AM–06:06 AM / 05:54 PM–06:24 PM
Blue hour
05:14 AM–05:22 AM / 06:38 PM–06:47 PM
Zodiac sign
Scorpio

Moon

Phase: Waning crescent

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Moonset
Moon azimuth
↑ 100° E ↓ 257° WSW
Illumination
5%
Constellation
Libra
Age
27.4 d
Distance
390,734 km
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Daylight Saving Time in Cairns

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Daylight Saving Time in Cairns

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UTC offset throughout the year

In Cairns, daylight saving time is not observed. Clocks remain in the same mode all year round.

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Time zone used
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About Cairns

-16.9027, 145.7529

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Cairns is a region of Australia, located in Oceania. The population of Cairns is 178,104 people.

Continent Oceania
Country Australia
Region Cairns
Largest city Cairns
ISO AU / AUS
Population 178,104
TLD .au
Currency AUD — Dollar
Coordinates -16.9027, 145.7529

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FAQ

What time is it in Cairns now?

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What timezone is Cairns in?

Cairns uses the timezone Australia/Brisbane.

When does DST start in Cairns?

Cairns does not observe daylight saving time.

When does DST end in Cairns?

Cairns does not observe daylight saving time.

What country does Cairns belong to?

Cairns is a region of Australia.

What is the population of Cairns?

The population of Cairns is 178,104 people.

What are the alternative names for Cairns?

Cairns is also known as: Cairns.

Current Time in Cairns, Australia