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| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +10:00 (AEST) |
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What time is it in Cairns?
The current time in Cairns is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Cairns is in Australia, in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Cairns does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +10:00.
Time difference with Sydney: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 11:00 in Cairns.
Time zone and clock changes in Cairns
| Time zone | Australia/Brisbane |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +10:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with Sydney | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Cairns
Today, October 4, 2026, the sun rises in Cairns at 05:56 and sets at 18:14 (local time), giving 12 h 18 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:05.
More about Cairns
See the location and GPS coordinates of Cairns, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Cairns and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Cairns
What time is it in Cairns right now?
The current time in Cairns is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Sydney?
Time difference with Sydney: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 11:00 in Cairns.
Does Cairns observe daylight saving time?
Cairns does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +10:00.
What time is sunrise today in Cairns?
Today, October 4, 2026, the sun rises in Cairns at 05:56 and sets at 18:14 (local time), giving 12 h 18 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:05.
