Sunrise
06:43
LOCAL TIME IN CANCÚN
Current time in Cancún, Mexico
It is 6:16 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Cancún. Cancún is in the America/Cancun time zone, UTC−05:00, and is 6 hours behind of London.
EST · UTC−05:00No daylight savingCalling code +52
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Cancún
06:16:29
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Early morningUTC−05:00
26% of the day in Cancún has passed
A little moment in CancúnSunrise and sunset in Cancún today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☾ The sun is down. It rises at 06:43.
Solar noon
12:33
Sunset
18:23
Day length
11h 40m
Cancún time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
America/Cancun
Abbreviation: ESTUTC offset now
UTC−05:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+52
International dialling code for Mexico.Coordinates
21.16°N, 86.85°W
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
North AmericaTime in other cities in Mexico
Cities can be in different time zones. Pick the city you need.
Time in Mexico City Sleeping hours05:16:29UTC−06:00 · America/Mexico_City
Time in Guadalajara Sleeping hours05:16:29UTC−06:00 · America/Mexico_City
Time in Monterrey Sleeping hours05:16:29UTC−06:00 · America/Monterrey
Time in Puebla Sleeping hours05:16:29UTC−06:00 · America/Mexico_City
Time in Tijuana Sleeping hours04:16:29UTC−07:00 · America/Tijuana
Cancún time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Cancún is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Cancún |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:16:29 | Cancún is 6 hours behind |
| Time in New York | 07:16:29 | Cancún is 1 hour behind |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:16:29 | Cancún is 2 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:16:29 | Cancún is 9 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 16:46:29 | Cancún is 10 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 19:16:29 | Cancún is 13 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:16:29 | Cancún is 14 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:16:29 | Cancún is 16 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:16:29 | Cancún is 5 hours behind |
Best time to call Cancún
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Cancún today look like this elsewhere.
London15:00 – 23:00Thu 15 Oct
New York10:00 – 18:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai18:00 – 02:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney01:00 – 09:00Fri 16 Oct
Questions about time in Cancún
What time is it in Cancún now?
The current time in Cancún is 6:16 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC−05:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Cancún in?
Cancún uses the America/Cancun time zone (EST). The current UTC offset is UTC−05:00.
Does Cancún observe daylight saving time?
No. Cancún does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Cancún and London?
Cancún is 6 hours behind of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Cancún and New York?
Cancún is 1 hour behind of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Mexico?
The international calling code for Mexico is +52. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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