🇲🇽 Cancun, Mexico · Twilight

Time in Cancun

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6:46 PM · Friday, October 9, 2026

  • EST
  • UTC-5
  • America/Cancun
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
18:29
Daylight
11 h 48 min

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18:46 6:46 PM

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Time in Cancun, in detail

  • Time zone EST Eastern Standard Time
  • UTC offset UTC-5 IANA zone America/Cancun
  • Daylight saving Not observed Cancun keeps the same offset all year.
  • Sunrise 06:41 Solar noon at 12:35
  • Sunset 18:29 11 h 48 min of daylight
  • People on this clock 888,797 Mexico
  • Coordinates 21.15°, -86.84° Sunrise and sunset are calculated from this position.

Time in Cancun: common questions

Which IANA time zone does Cancun belong to?
Cancun belongs to the IANA time zone America/Cancun, currently UTC−5.
Which UTC offset does Cancun use?
Cancun stays on UTC−5 in every season.
Does Cancun switch to summer time?
No, Cancun does not switch to summer time; the clocks stay on UTC−5.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Cancun?
Sunrise in Cancun is at 6:40 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM on October 9, which gives 11 hours and 48 minutes of daylight.
Which other places are on the same time as Cancun?
The same time as in Cancun, UTC−5, is used right now in Colombia, in Peru, in Ecuador, in Panama, in Jamaica, and in the Cayman Islands.
How does the time in Cancun compare with Lisbon, Chiang Mai, or Mexico City?
Taking Cancun as the reference, Lisbon is 6 hours ahead, Chiang Mai is 12 hours ahead, and Mexico City is 1 hour behind.
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