What time is it in Cancún?
Live local time in Cancún, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Cancún
Saturday, October 24, 2026
EST (UTC−5)
In UTC: · UTC−5
- Time zone
- EST (UTC−5)
America/Cancun - Daylight saving time
-
Does not observe
UTC−5 year-round - Sunrise
- 06:46
approx. local time - Sunset
- 18:16
approx. local time - Calling code
- +52
Mexico - Currency
- MXN
Mexican peso
Time zone in Cancún
It's 15:19 in Cancún in the EST (UTC−5) time zone.
There is no daylight saving time in Cancún: the clocks stay at UTC−5 all year.
Today, the sun rises around 06:46 and sets around 18:16 in Cancun (local time), with about 11 hours and 30 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Cancún is +52, and the local currency is Mexican peso (MXN).
Mexico ended daylight saving time in most of the country in 2022. Only some cities along the U.S. border, such as Tijuana, still change their clocks. Cancún follows its own time zone, one hour ahead of Mexico City.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Cancún?
The time zone currently in use in Cancún is EST (UTC−5).
Does in Cancún observe daylight saving time?
No. There is no daylight saving time in Cancún: the clocks stay at UTC−5 all year.
What is the dialing code in Cancún?
The international calling code in Cancún is +52. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 52, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.