Current Time in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

1:18:53 AM

01:18:53

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Cancun

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Time zone details

Cancún does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Cancún

Sunrise6:48 AMSolar noon12:31 PMSunset6:13 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Cancún in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Mexico
Administrative area
Quintana Roo
District
Benito Juárez
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Mexican Peso (MXN)

Practical

Country languages
Spanish
Dialing code
+52
Population
888,797
Elevation
Approximately 11 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
21° 10' N / 86° 50' W
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Clock changes in Cancún

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 24 min1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination83%
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 24 min1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(55.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 24 min1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 23 min1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 22 min1 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 21 min1 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 20 min1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 19 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 18 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Cancún

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Plan around Cancún

Upcoming national public holidays in Mexico

  1. Revolution Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Cancún International AirportCUNLarge airport15.1 km south

Source: OurAirports record · CUN / MMUN

About 15.1 km (9.4 mi) south of Cancún

Scheduled airline service in source data

Cozumel International AirportCZMLarge airport · Serves Cozumel73.8 km south

Source: OurAirports record · CZM / MMCZ

About 73.8 km (45.9 mi) south of Cancún

Scheduled airline service in source data

Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport TulumTQOLarge airport · Serves Tulum140 km southwest

Source: OurAirports record · TQO / MMTL

About 140 km (86.9 mi) southwest of Cancún

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Nearby places

Playa del CarmenSolidaridad65 kmSCozumelCozumel76 kmS
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Cancún in?
Cancún uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Cancun.
When is the next clock change in Cancún?
No clock changes are scheduled for Cancún in the next 12 months
Does Cancún observe daylight saving time?
No. Cancún uses EST (UTC−5) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Cancún?
Cancún is UTC−5 all year