Current Time in Cairns, Australia 🇦🇺
Lat/Long: 16.92° S, 145.77° E
State: Queensland
Country: 🇦🇺 Australia (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
Timezone: AEST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACST, AEST, AWST, JST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Australia: ACDT, AEDT
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 31 May ● | 05:20 | 06:38 | 12:14 | 15:26 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Mon, 1 Jun | 05:20 | 06:39 | 12:14 | 15:26 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Tue, 2 Jun | 05:20 | 06:39 | 12:14 | 15:26 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Wed, 3 Jun | 05:20 | 06:39 | 12:14 | 15:26 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Thu, 4 Jun | 05:21 | 06:40 | 12:15 | 15:26 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 05:21 | 06:40 | 12:15 | 15:26 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 05:21 | 06:40 | 12:15 | 15:27 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cairns
Sunrise
in Cairns
↑
6:39 AM
Sunset
in Cairns
↓
5:50 PM
Day Length
11h 11m
Dawn
in Cairns
6:15 AM
Dusk
in Cairns
6:13 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cairns
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 17:35
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 06:18
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cairns
What time is it in Cairns right now?
The current local time in Cairns is 01:12 on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Cairns follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
What time zone is Cairns in?
Cairns uses the Australia/Brisbane IANA time zone (UTC+10:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Cairns?
Is Cairns on daylight saving time right now?
No — Cairns is not currently observing daylight saving time as of May 31, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cairns today?
Today in Cairns: sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset is at 17:50, giving 11h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cairns tonight?
The moon phase over Cairns tonight is Full Moon with 99.3% illumination.