Current local time in Chetumal, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Chetumal. Chetumal is in the America/Cancun time zone, UTC−5 right now (EST).
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Quintana Roo |
| Population | about 144,000 |
| Coordinates | 18.50° N, 88.30° W |
| Time zone | America/Cancun |
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Chetumal 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 | 6:57 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:17 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| September equinox | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:20 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 1 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Chetumal at about 1:02 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 53 minutes ahead of the sun, because Chetumal sits at 88.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Chetumal time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Chetumal |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chetumal |
|---|---|---|
| Campeche | 274 km (170 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Merida | 307 km (191 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Cancun | 334 km (208 mi) | same time |
| San Pedro Sula, Honduras | 335 km (208 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| La Ceiba, Honduras | 344 km (214 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Ciudad del Carmen | 372 km (231 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| El Progreso, Guatemala | 445 km (277 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Villahermosa | 489 km (304 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 Chetumal in?
Chetumal is in the America/Cancun time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Chetumal have daylight saving time?
Chetumal doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 (EST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Chetumal when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Chetumal's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 53 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).