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Cancún

Mexico • Local Time

Saturday, December 27, 2025

ESTNight
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
17:22
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Currency
$ Mexican Peso
Phone Code
+52 998
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
17:22

Time in Cancún

Cancún, Mexico's premier beach resort, operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST/UTC-5). This Caribbean paradise offers pristine beaches, ancient Mayan ruins, and world-class resorts along the Riviera Maya.

Daylight Saving Time

Quintana Roo does NOT observe DST. Stays on EST year-round.

Time Difference

Cancún is always UTC-5. When noon in Cancún: NYC 12 PM (EST) / 1 PM (EDT), London 5 PM, LA 9 AM.

Business Hours

Resorts 24/7. Mayan ruins typically 8 AM to 5 PM. Downtown has regular Mexican hours.

Timezone Facts

Quintana Roo uses EST year-round (no DST), unlike rest of Mexico. Same as New York in winter.

World Cities

Visiting Cancún?

December-April for best weather.

Ultimate Guide to Cancún

890K populationSpanish, EnglishEST

Mexico's top resort destination. Purpose-built tourism city. Gateway to Mayan ruins.

🌡️Climate

Tropical with hot humid weather (25-33°C). Hurricane season June-November. Dry season Dec-Apr.