PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Cancún
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Eastern Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Cancun
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- Quintana Roo
- Population
- 888,797
- Coordinates
- 21.17° N, 86.85° W
- Elevation
- 11 m
Cancún is a city in Mexico, in Quintana Roo, with a population of about 888,797. It uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Cancun).
Cancún does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−5 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Lima, Bogotá, Quito, Guayaquil, Cali, Medellín.
Because Cancún lies at 21.17° N, 86.85° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 25 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 51 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| December solstice | 7:20 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 51 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cancún in?
Cancún is in the Eastern Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Cancun. The UTC offset is UTC−5.
Does Cancún have daylight saving time?
No. Cancún stays on UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Cancún and New York?
In January New York is the same time as Cancún, and in July it is 1 hour ahead of Cancún, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Cancún and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Cancún, and in July it is 2 hours behind Cancún, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cancún?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:06 AM and sets at about 7:31 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:20 AM and sets at about 6:10 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Havana Cuba · 510 km ·
- Tegucigalpa Honduras · 790 km ·
- Guatemala City Guatemala · 820 km ·
- Miami United States · 850 km ·
- San Salvador El Salvador · 870 km ·
- Managua Nicaragua · 1,010 km ·