Los Angeles to Cairns Time Difference
Cairns is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 05:00 in Cairns.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Brisbane (UTC+10)
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When it's 08:00 in Los Angeles, it's 01:00 in Cairns
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Los Angeles & Cairns✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,589 km
Est. Flight Time
~14.6h
Time Difference
+17h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Los Angeles
23:00
Cairns
09:00
Los Angeles
02:00
Cairns (+1)
12:00
Los Angeles
05:00
Cairns (+1)
15:00
Los Angeles
08:00
Cairns (+1)
18:00
Los Angeles
11:00
Cairns (+1)
21:00
Los Angeles
14:00
Cairns (+1)
00:00
Los Angeles
17:00
Cairns
03:00
Los Angeles
20:00
Cairns
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind Cairns?
Cairns is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 05:00 in Cairns. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Cairns uses Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10).
What is the best time to call Cairns from Los Angeles?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Los Angeles and Cairns. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Los Angeles time (09:00–11:00 in Cairns).
Does the Los Angeles to Cairns time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Los Angeles and Cairns
The distance between Los Angeles and Cairns is approximately 11,589 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Cairns time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.