Cairns uses Australia/Brisbane (Australia/Brisbane), which is UTC+10 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The city does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Cairns observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Cairns does not observe daylight saving time. Local clocks stay on UTC+10 year-round.
What is the time difference between Cairns and major cities?
London (GMT/BST): Cairns is 9 hours behind London.
New York (EST/EDT): Cairns is 14 hours behind New York.
UTC (UTC): Cairns is 10 hours behind UTC.
What region is Cairns in?
Cairns is in Queensland. Browse nearby cities in Australia using the links below.
What is Cairns known for?
Cairns is a populated place in Australia, using Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10) for local civil time. Coordinates: -16.92366°N, 145.76613°E.