Current Local Time in Cairns
Cairns, Australia (GMT+10)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Cairns is located in the Australia/Brisbane timezone in Australia.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Australia/BrisbaneData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Cairns
☀️Climate
Tropical with wet (Dec-Apr, 24-31°C) and dry (May-Nov, 18-26°C) seasons. Hot and humid.
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📍About Cairns Time Zone
Cairns is located in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10). As a significant city in Australia, Cairns serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Cairns is 15 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Cairns, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Cairns observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Cairns has a population of approximately 160K. The local currency is the Australian Dollar (A$). To call Cairns from abroad, use the country code +61 7. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Cairns time is 15 hours ahead of New York, and 10 hours ahead of London. This makes Cairns well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Cairns Time
- • Time Zone: Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Australia (AU)
- • Coordinates: -16.92°, 145.77°
- • Calling Code: +61 7