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Sunrise and sunset in Cairns, Australia
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 5:51 AM–6:20 AM and 5:48 PM–6:17 PM
Times are local time in Cairns. Current time in Cairns →
Sunrise and sunset in Cairns through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 14m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 27m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 43m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:35 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 54m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:35 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 3m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 8m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 7m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 2m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 51m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 39m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 26m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 13m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 57m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 44m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 30m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 20m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 11m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 7m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 8m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 12m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 21m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:37 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 32m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 46m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 59m |
Calculated for 16.92°S, 145.77°E, including daylight saving time where Cairns uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Cairns this year
- Longest day: December 22 (13h 8m)
- Shortest day: June 22 (11h 7m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:35 AM on November 15
- Latest sunset: 6:58 PM on January 14
Questions
What time is sunrise in Cairns today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 5:51 AM and sets at 6:17 PM in Cairns, giving 12 hours 26 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Cairns?
The longest day in Cairns in 2026 is December 22, with 13 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cairns?
The shortest day in Cairns in 2026 is June 22, with 11 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Cairns?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:35 AM on November 15, and the latest sunset is 6:58 PM on January 14. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Cairns?
Today, golden hour in Cairns is from sunrise (5:51 AM) to 6:20 AM in the morning, and from 5:48 PM to sunset (6:17 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.