Sydney to Cairns time converter

Cairns is 1 hour behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 8:00 AM in Cairns.

Sydney AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Cairns AEST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11
Cairns
Queensland, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AESTUTC+10-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Cairns conversion table

Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Cairns. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

SydneyCairns
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Cairns).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Cairns switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -1h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: ±0
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

Sydney and Cairns are 1,961 km (1,219 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Cairns?

Cairns is 1 hour behind Sydney.

What time is it in Cairns when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 8:00 AM in Cairns.

When is the best time to call Cairns from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Cairns).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Cairns change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.