Offset
The time difference between Mexico City and Cancún is 1 hour.
Mexico City (CST) is behind Cancún (EST).
CST: UTC-6
EST: UTC-5
Neither Mexico City nor Cancún is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Mexico City (10 AM–5 PM in Cancún).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Mexico City (1:00 PM Cancún).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Mexico
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Constitution DayMon, Feb 2
- Benito Juárez's birthdayMon, Mar 16
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Independence DayWed, Sep 16
- Revolution DayMon, Nov 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Mexico City uses Central Standard Time. To call Mexico, dial +52.
Cancún uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Mexico, dial +52.
Cancún is approximately 800 miles east of Mexico City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Mexico City | Cancún | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Mexico City nor Cancún observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 7:15 PM
- Day length
- 13h 17m
- Sunrise
- 6:06 AM
- Sunset
- 7:30 PM
- Day length
- 13h 24m
Daylight overlap: 12h 31m — 5:59 AM–6:30 PM in Mexico City (6:59 AM–7:30 PM in Cancún). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central Standard Time
- MEX
- NLU
- TLC
- PBC
- QRO
- BJX
- GDL
Airports in Eastern Standard Time
- CUN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Mexico City in Cancún?
- 9:00 am Mexico City is 10:00 am Cancún.
- What is 12:00 pm Mexico City in Cancún?
- 12:00 pm Mexico City is 1:00 pm Cancún.
- What is 12:30 pm Mexico City in Cancún?
- 12:30 pm Mexico City is 1:30 pm Cancún.
- What is 2:00 pm Mexico City in Cancún?
- 2:00 pm Mexico City is 3:00 pm Cancún.
- What is 5:00 pm Mexico City in Cancún?
- 5:00 pm Mexico City is 6:00 pm Cancún.
- What is 11:30 pm Mexico City in Cancún?
- 11:30 pm Mexico City is 12:30 am Cancún, the next day.