What time zone is Freshwater in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Freshwater right now?

Freshwater is currently UTC+10:00

Current Time in Freshwater, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

5:06:00 PM

17:06:00

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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

Australia/Brisbane

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Time zone details

Freshwater does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Freshwater

Sunrise6:11 AMSolar noon12:11 PMSunset6:12 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Australia
Administrative area: Queensland
District: Cairns
Place type: Neighborhood or section
Country currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

Practical

Languages: English
Dialing code: +61
Population: 2,020
Elevation: Approximately 27 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 16° 52' S / 145° 43' E

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Clock changes in Freshwater

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Solar noon: 12:11 PM
Sunset: 6:12 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 01 min56 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:49 AM – 6:34 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:24 AM – 6:59 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:59 AM – 7:24 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination33%

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:11 AM (east, 87.8°)
Sunset: 6:12 PM (west, 272.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 01 min56 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:11 PM (70.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:49 AM – 6:34 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:24 AM – 6:59 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:59 AM – 7:24 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:02 AM (southeast, 117.2°)
Moonset: 11:38 PM (southwest, 241.6°)
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
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	57 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	6:09 AM	6:12 PM	12 hr 03 min	56 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	6:08 AM	6:12 PM	12 hr 04 min	57 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, September 21	6:08 AM	6:12 PM	12 hr 05 min	56 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 22	6:07 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 06 min	57 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 23	6:06 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 07 min	57 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 Freshwater in?: Freshwater currently uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Its IANA time zone is Australia/Brisbane.
When is the next clock change in Freshwater?: No clock changes are scheduled for Freshwater in the next 12 months
Does Freshwater observe daylight saving time?: Freshwater does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Freshwater right now?: Freshwater is currently UTC+10:00