Current Time in Cancún, Mexico
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Cancún time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/Cancun
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
21.17° N, 86.85° W
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cancún to New York | +1 hour | |
| Cancún to London | +6 hours | |
| Cancún to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Cancún to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Cancún to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Cancún. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Cancún
What time zone is Cancún in?
Cancún is on Eastern Standard Time (Quintana Roo) (IANA time zone America/Cancun), which is EST (UTC-5) all year.
Does Cancún observe daylight saving time?
No. Cancún does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on EST (UTC-5) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Cancún and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Cancún. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cancún?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 6:46 PM local time, giving 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Mexico on the same time as Cancún?
No. Mexico has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Cancún follows Eastern Standard Time (Quintana Roo).