Cairns, Australia
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+10 (GMT+10)
The current local time in Cairns, Australia is 23:33:51.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Oceania
- Population
- 153,075
- Coordinates
- 16.92° S, 145.77° E
- Time Zone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Currency
- Dollar (AUD)
- Languages
- English
- Country Area
- 7,686,850 km²
Time Difference Between Cairns and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 14h behind | |
| Time in London | 9h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 1h behind | |
| Time in Sydney | Same time | |
| Time in Dubai | 6h behind | |
| Time in Singapore | 2h behind | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 17h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 8h behind |
Weather in Cairns
Current weather conditions in Cairns including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
21°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
97%
Wind
8.1 km/h
Visibility
13 km
24°
21°
27°
20°
27°
18°
27°
19°
24°
16°
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Cairns
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Cairns and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Cairns and Paris
Map of Cairns
Map showing the location of Cairns at coordinates -16.92366, 145.76613.
About Cairns Time
Cairns is located in Oceania, Australiaand follows the Australia/Brisbane time zone. The city has a population of approximately 153,075 people.
The current local time in Cairns is determined by the Australia/Brisbane time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Cairns, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cairns
What time zone is Cairns in?
Cairns is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (GMT+10) in Australia.
What is the current UTC offset for Cairns?
Cairns is currently at UTC+10.
Does Cairns observe daylight saving time?
No, Cairns does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+10) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Cairns?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Cairns, Australia, updated every second.