Current local time in Tulum, Mexico
EST · UTC-05:00 · Eastern Standard Time
About Tulum
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (America/Cancun), currently UTC-05:00. Population: about 18,233.
| Country: | Mexico |
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| State / region: | Quintana Roo |
| Coordinates: | 20°14′N / 87°31′W |
| Population: | 18,233 |
| Currency: | Mexican peso (MXN) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +52 |
Time zone in Tulum
| 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
Tulum does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Tulum today
| Sunrise: | 06:47 |
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| Sunset: | 18:22 |
| Solar noon: | 12:34 |
| Day length: | 11h 34m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:24 – 18:44 |
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 Tulum
- London−6 hTulum is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hTulum is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hTulum is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Tulum time
What time zone is Tulum in?
Tulum uses the IANA time zone America/Cancun (Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Tulum observe daylight saving time?
Tulum does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Tulum and London?
Right now Tulum 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 Tulum and New York?
Right now Tulum is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.