Time Now in Cancún, Mexico 🇲🇽
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Cancún ranks
#74 for most remote.
Lat/Long: 21.17° N, 86.85° W
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #29 of 16,913 cities in Mexico by population
State: Quintana Roo
Country: 🇲🇽 Mexico (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Cancun
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Mexico: CST, EST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Mexico: CDT, MDT, PDT
Cancún keeps its clocks on UTC−05:00, in the America/Cancun time zone. Cancún does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 11 m, Cancún is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 2488 km away. Cancún ranks among the biggest cities in Mexico, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Cancún gets 12h 14m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:34 and sunset at 18:49.
Time & Daylight in Cancún
Daylight Hours in Cancún
Cancún gets 12h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cancún is at 06:34 and sunset in Cancún is at 18:49.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 50m near the December solstice to 13h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cancún and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Cancún right now.
Other Cities in Mexico with Local Time
Cities Sharing Cancún's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cancún.
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Prayer Times in Cancún
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 16 Sep ● | 05:18 | 06:34 | 12:42 | 16:07 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 05:18 | 06:34 | 12:41 | 16:07 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 05:18 | 06:35 | 12:41 | 16:06 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 05:19 | 06:35 | 12:41 | 16:06 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 05:19 | 06:35 | 12:40 | 16:05 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 05:19 | 06:35 | 12:40 | 16:05 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 05:20 | 06:36 | 12:40 | 16:04 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
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14-day Forecast for Cancún
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cancún
Sunrise
in Cancún
↑
6:34 AM
Sunset
in Cancún
↓
6:49 PM
Day Length
12h 14m
Dawn
in Cancún
6:12 AM
Dusk
in Cancún
7:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cancún
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
32.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:29
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:27
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Distances & Clock Changes in Cancún
How Far Is Cancún From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,488 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,390 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,609 km | SE (137deg) |
| London | 7,960 km | NE (41deg) |
| Paris | 8,196 km | NE (43deg) |
| Moscow | 9,998 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,021 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 13,433 km | NE (40deg) |
Cancún's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cancún and you would surface in the open ocean, near 21.2deg S, 93.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cancún
What time is it in Cancún right now?
The current local time in Cancún is 19:09 on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Cancún follows the America/Cancun time zone.
What time zone is Cancún in?
Cancún uses the America/Cancun IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Cancún?
Is Cancún on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 16, 2026, Cancún is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cancún today?
Cancún sees sunrise at 06:34 and sunset at 18:49 today, giving 12h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cancún tonight?
Over Cancún tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 32.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Cancún?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cancún, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.