Mexico City is 1 hour behind Cancun. Cancun uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) year-round, while Mexico City uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6). When it's 12:00 PM in Cancun, it's 11:00 AM in Mexico City.
Cancun moved to year-round EST in 2022 to align with US tourism. Mexico City no longer observes daylight saving time, so the 1-hour difference remains constant.
Best calling time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cancun time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Mexico City, covering standard business hours.
Cancun is Mexico's top tourist destination, while Mexico City is the capital and business center. Many domestic flights connect them in about 2 hours. Business travelers frequently commute between the resort area and the capital.