Cancun is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles in winter (PST), and 2 hours ahead in summer (PDT). Cancun uses EST (UTC-5) year-round without DST, while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time and observes DST.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 2:00 PM (PDT) or 3:00 PM (PST) in Cancun.
Morning LA, afternoon Cancun! 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM in Cancun, depending on the season.
Los Angeles is a major gateway to Cancun for West Coast travelers. Direct flights take about 4.5 hours, making it a popular beach escape for Californians.