Current Time in Cancun, Mexico

Time zone details

Time zone

America/Cancun

UTC offset

UTC-5

Abbreviation

EST

Country

Mexico

Daylight saving

Not observed

Sunrise & sunset

Other cities in Mexico

• Bahia Banderas
• Chihuahua
• Ciudad Juarez
• Hermosillo
• Matamoros
• Mazatlan
• Merida
• Mexico City

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Cancun right now?

The current local time in Cancun, Mexico is shown live at the top of this page. Cancun is on UTC-5 (EST), and the local date is Thursday, August 6, 2026.

What time zone is Cancun in?

Cancun uses the America/Cancun time zone, currently UTC-5 (EST).

Does Cancun observe daylight saving time?

No. Cancun does not observe daylight saving time and stays on UTC-5 all year.