Current Time in Cancún
About Cancún
Cancún is located in Mexico, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 628,306. It runs on America/Cancun time, currently UTC-5:00 relative to UTC. Cancún does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryMexico
- Population628,306
- Latitude21.1743°
- Longitude-86.8466°
- Time zoneAmerica/Cancun
- Current UTC offsetUTC-5:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Cancún Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Cancún's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Cancún
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Mexico National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Feb 2 |
| Benito Juarez's Birthday | Mon, Mar 16 |
| Labor Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Wed, Sep 16 |
| Revolution Day | Mon, Nov 16 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Feb 1 |
| Benito Juarez's Birthday | Mon, Mar 15 |
| Labor Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Sep 16 |
| Revolution Day | Mon, Nov 15 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Feb 7 |
| Benito Juarez's Birthday | Mon, Mar 20 |
| Labor Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Sat, Sep 16 |
| Revolution Day | Mon, Nov 20 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Feb 5 |
| Benito Juarez's Birthday | Mon, Mar 19 |
| Labor Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Sun, Sep 16 |
| Revolution Day | Mon, Nov 19 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Feb 4 |
| Benito Juarez's Birthday | Mon, Mar 18 |
| Labor Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Sep 16 |
| Revolution Day | Mon, Nov 18 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Cancún does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC-5:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Time Converters from Cancún
Full hour-by-hour conversion, best time to call and daylight saving notes for Cancún against 26 cities. Current difference shown against each.
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Cancún
What time zone is Cancún in?
Cancún, Mexico uses the America/Cancun time zone. It is currently on EST (UTC-5:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Cancún observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Cancún does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC-5:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cancún today?
The sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 6:26 PM in Cancún today, giving 11h 44m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Cancún and New York City?
New York City is 1 hour ahead of Cancún right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Cancún?
Cancún is currently UTC-5:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.