What time zone is Kuranda in?

Kuranda currently uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Its IANA time zone is Australia/Brisbane.

Current Time in Kuranda, Mareeba, Queensland, Australia

9:16:54 PM

21:16:54

Saturday, September 12, 2026

AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) · UTC+10:00

Australia/Brisbane

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Time zone details

Kuranda does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kuranda

Sunrise6:15 AMSolar noon12:13 PMSunset6:12 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Australia
Administrative area: Queensland
District: Mareeba
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

Practical

Languages: English
Dialing code: +61
Population: 3,010
Elevation: Approximately 357 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 16° 49' S / 145° 38' E

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Clock changes in Kuranda

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Solar noon: 12:13 PM
Sunset: 6:12 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 56 min55 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:54 AM – 6:33 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:29 AM – 6:58 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:03 AM – 7:24 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:15 AM (east, 85.7°)
Sunset: 6:12 PM (west, 274.1°)
Day length: 11 hr 56 min55 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:13 PM (69.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:54 AM – 6:33 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:29 AM – 6:58 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 7:24 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (1% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:42 AM (east, 91.6°)
Moonset: 7:11 PM (west, 265.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 6:44 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	6:15 AM	6:12 PM	11 hr 56 min	55 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	6:14 AM	6:12 PM	11 hr 57 min	56 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, September 14	6:14 AM	6:12 PM	11 hr 58 min	55 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:13 AM	6:12 PM	11 hr 59 min	56 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:12 AM	6:12 PM	12 hr 00 min	56 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:11 AM	6:12 PM	12 hr 01 min	56 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, September 18	6:10 AM	6:12 PM	12 hr 02 min	56 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Queensland

Mon, Oct 5, 2026King's Birthday
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kuranda in?: Kuranda currently uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Its IANA time zone is Australia/Brisbane.
When is the next clock change in Kuranda?: No clock changes are scheduled for Kuranda in the next 12 months
Does Kuranda observe daylight saving time?: Kuranda does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Kuranda right now?: Kuranda is currently UTC+10:00