Current local time in Chetumal, Mexico
EST · UTC-05:00 · Eastern Standard Time
About Chetumal
Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (America/Cancun), currently UTC-05:00. Population: about 151,243.
| Country: | Mexico |
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| State / region: | Quintana Roo |
| Coordinates: | 18°31′N / 88°18′W |
| Population: | 151,243 |
| Currency: | Mexican peso (MXN) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +52 |
Time zone in Chetumal
| IANA time zone: | America/Cancun |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-05:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Mexico: | 12 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Chetumal does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Chetumal today
| Sunrise: | 06:48 |
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| Sunset: | 18:26 |
| Solar noon: | 12:37 |
| Day length: | 11h 37m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:26 – 18:48 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Chetumal
- London−6 hChetumal is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hChetumal is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hChetumal is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Chetumal time
What time zone is Chetumal in?
Chetumal uses the IANA time zone America/Cancun (Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Chetumal observe daylight saving time?
Chetumal does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Chetumal and London?
Right now Chetumal is 6 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Chetumal and New York?
Right now Chetumal is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.