Sun Times in Cairns
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cairns?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cairns (Australia/Brisbane). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cairns?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cairns (Australia/Brisbane). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cairns?
Golden hour times for Cairns are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Cairns?
The day length for Cairns is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cairns?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cairns is shown in the times above (Australia/Brisbane). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cairns?
Sunset and dusk times for Cairns are displayed above (Australia/Brisbane). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Cairns?
Twilight duration in Cairns varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Cairns?
The earliest sunrise in Cairns in 2026 is at 5:33 AM on November 19 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cairns?
The latest sunset in Cairns in 2026 is at 6:57 PM on January 15 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cairns?
After sunset in Cairns, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Cairns shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Cairns
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cairns on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:55 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 02m |
| February | 6:11 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 39m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 12m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 43m |
| May | 6:33 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 20m |
| June | 6:43 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 07m |
| July | 6:46 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 12m |
| August | 6:35 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 32m |
| September | 6:12 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 59m |
| October | 5:49 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 28m |
| November | 5:34 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 54m |
| December | 5:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 08m |
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