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Prayer times in Cairns
This page shows today’s prayer times in Cairns, Queensland, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Australia.
Today’s prayer times in Cairns
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Cairns
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Cairns change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Cairns on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:19 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 09 min, compared with only 11 h 07 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:05 PM and 8:06 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cairns and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:29 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:19 AM | 5:40 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:06 PM |
Cairns does not use the same time zone as the capital Canberra: local time here is UTC+10. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Cairns is called about 47 minutes earlier than in Canberra, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 2,069 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Cairns
In Cairns you face towards the west, at an angle of 287.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,292 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Cairns and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Cairns
Ramadan in Cairns: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:53 PM, about 14 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 31 min, shorter by 30 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Cairns is located
The coordinates of Cairns are 16.9237° S and 145.7661° E. The closest places on our site are Townsville (283 km), Mackay (591 km), and Mount Isa (783 km). Mackay, the nearest administrative centre, is 591 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Queensland.
- Name
- Cairns
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Queensland, Australia
- Population
- 153,075
- Coordinates
- -16.92366, 145.76613
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 287.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,292 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cairns
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Cairns comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (4:16 PM instead of 3:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:25 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Cairns, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Cairns
- Townsville283 km · south-east
- Mackay591 km · south-east
- Mount Isa783 km · south-west
- Rockhampton872 km · south-east
- Gladstone959 km · south-east
- Bundaberg1,116 km · south-east
- Hervey Bay1,180 km · south-east
- Maryborough1,197 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cairns
How long is the fast in Cairns during Ramadan?
About 14 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 31 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Cairns differ from Canberra?
Yes. Cairns is 2,069 km from Canberra, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Cairns is called roughly 47 minutes earlier than in Canberra.
When is Fajr in Cairns?
Fajr in Cairns changes with the seasons: about 4:19 AM on 21 December and about 5:28 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Cairns?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What is the Qibla direction in Cairns?
The Qibla in Cairns is 287.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,292 km away.