Current local time in Cancun, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Cancun. Cancun is in the America/Cancun time zone, UTC−5 right now (EST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Quintana Roo |
| Population | about 489,000 |
| Coordinates | 21.17° N, 86.83° W |
| Time zone | America/Cancun |
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Cancun doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 (EST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:20 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 50 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cancun at about 12:56 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 47 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cancun sits at 86.8° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Cancun time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 5 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| Merida | 290 km (180 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Chetumal | 334 km (208 mi) | same time |
| Pinar del Rio, Cuba | 352 km (219 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Campeche | 410 km (255 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Havana, Cuba | 509 km (316 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Matanzas, Cuba | 580 km (360 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Ciudad del Carmen | 592 km (368 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| La Ceiba, Honduras | 601 km (374 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Mexico
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Puebla
- Tijuana
- Ciudad Juárez
- Leon
- Toluca
- Nezahualcoyotl
- Merida
- San Luis Potosi
- Torreon
- Queretaro
- Aguascalientes
- Chihuahua
- Mexicali
- Culiacan
- Acapulco
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cancun in?
Cancun is in the America/Cancun time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Cancun have daylight saving time?
Cancun doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 (EST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Cancun when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cancun's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 47 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).