What time is it in Cairns, Queensland, Australia?
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sun: ↑ 05:46 ↓ 18:17 (12 h 31 m)
Time Zone
Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+10:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
AEST
Sunrise
5:46:07 AM
Sunset
6:17:48 PM
Day Length
12 h 31 m
Population
153,075
Latitude
16.9237° S
Longitude
145.7661° E
Coordinates
16.9237° S, 145.7661° E
Time difference from Cairns
| Los Angeles | − 17 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 15 hours |
| New York City | − 14 hours |
| Toronto | − 14 hours |
| São Paulo | − 13 hours |
| London | − 9 hours |
| Lagos | − 9 hours |
| Paris | − 8 hours |
| Johannesburg | − 8 hours |
| Zürich | − 8 hours |
| Cairo | − 7 hours |
| Istanbul | − 7 hours |
| Moscow | − 7 hours |
| Dubai | − 6 hours |
| Mumbai | − 5 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | − 2 hours |
| Singapore | − 2 hours |
| Shanghai | − 2 hours |
| Tokyo | − 1 hours |
| Sydney | + 1 hours |
Local time in Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Cairns, Queensland, Australia follows Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTCUTC+10:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Cairns, Queensland, Australia lines up with other places in Australia. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Cairns?
The current local time in Cairns, Australia is 11:29:15 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026.
What time zone is Cairns in?
Cairns uses the Australian Eastern Standard Time time zone (UTC+10:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Cairns?
Cairns is UTC+10:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Cairns?
Cairns is located at 16.9237° S, 145.7661° E (latitude 16.9237° S, longitude 145.7661° E).
