Sun Times in Cairns City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cairns City?
Sunrise in Cairns City on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 is at 6:24 AM (Australia/Brisbane). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cairns City?
Sunset in Cairns City on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 is at 6:10 PM (Australia/Brisbane). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cairns City?
Morning golden hour in Cairns City ends at 6:53 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:41 PM.
How long is the day in Cairns City?
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Cairns City there are 11 hours and 45 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cairns City?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Cairns City at 12:17 PM (Australia/Brisbane). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Cairns City?
In Cairns City, sunset is at 6:10 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:22 PM (Australia/Brisbane). Civil twilight ends at 6:32 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Cairns City?
Twilight in Cairns City lasts approximately 72 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Cairns City?
The earliest sunrise in Cairns City 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 City?
The latest sunset in Cairns City in 2026 is at 6:57 PM on January 16 (Australia/Brisbane). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cairns City?
After sunset at 6:10 PM in Cairns City, civil twilight ends at 6:32 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:22 PM (Australia/Brisbane).
What these times mean
Solar times in Cairns City 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 City
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Cairns City on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:55 AM | 6:56 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 08m |
| 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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