Current local time in Cozumel, Mexico
The live clock above shows the time in Cozumel. Cozumel is in the America/Cancun time zone, UTC−5 all year.
Cozumel, Cancún and the rest of Quintana Roo use Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5) all year. That is the same as New York in winter and one hour behind it in summer. Cruise ships may keep ship time, so check whether your ship's clocks match the island.
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Quintana Roo |
| Coordinates | 20.51° N, 86.95° W |
| Time zone | America/Cancun |
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Cozumel 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 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:08 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:19 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 53 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cozumel at about 12:57 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 48 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cozumel sits at 86.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Cozumel time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cozumel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 vs Cozumel |
|---|---|---|
| Cancun | 75 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Chetumal | 265 km (164 mi) | same time |
| Merida | 282 km (175 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Campeche | 379 km (235 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Pinar del Rio, Cuba | 397 km (247 mi) | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul |
| La Ceiba, Honduras | 528 km (328 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Ciudad del Carmen | 551 km (342 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Havana, Cuba | 556 km (345 mi) | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul |
Other cities in Mexico
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cozumel in?
Cozumel is in the America/Cancun time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Cozumel have daylight saving time?
Cozumel doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 (EST) all year.
Is Cozumel on the same time as Cancún?
Yes. Cozumel and Cancún are both in Quintana Roo and use UTC−5 all year.