timenow.online

Current time in Cancun, Mexico

11:08:00AM
Monday, October 19, 2026
 
Time zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
UTC offset
UTC−5
Daylight saving
Not used
Sunrise · Sunset today
6:43 AM · 6:19 PM
IANA zone
America/Cancun
Coordinates
21.08° N, 86.77° W
Compare Cancun with other placesSee the world time map

Time difference from Cancun

PlaceDifferenceTime now
UTCCancun is 5 hours behind4:08 PM
LondonCancun is 6 hours behind5:08 PM
New YorkCancun is 1 hour behind12:08 PM
Los AngelesCancun is 2 hours ahead9:08 AM
DubaiCancun is 9 hours behind8:08 PM
ManilaCancun is 13 hours behind12:08 AM
TokyoCancun is 14 hours behind1:08 AM
SydneyCancun is 16 hours behind3:08 AM

Cancun time zone: questions

What time zone is Cancun in?

Cancun, Mexico uses Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC−5 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Cancun.

Does Cancun use daylight saving time?

No. Cancun stays on Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5) all year and does not change its clocks.

What is the time difference between Cancun and UTC?

Cancun is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC−5).

What time is sunrise and sunset in Cancun today?

On Monday, October 19, 2026, the sun rises in Cancun at 6:43 AM and sets at 6:19 PM, giving 11 hours 36 minutes of daylight.

More places in Mexico

All of Mexico →

Other places on UTC−5 right now

Current time in popular cities

Browse all countries →