Cancun is 0-1 hours behind New York. Cancun uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) year-round, while New York uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4). During standard time, both are synchronized. During daylight saving time, New York is 1 hour ahead.
Cancun moved to year-round EST in 2022 to align with US tourist times. New York observes daylight saving time.
Best calling time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cancun time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (or 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM during EDT) in New York, covering standard business hours.
Cancun is a top vacation destination for New Yorkers seeking beaches and warm weather. Direct flights take about 4 hours. Many New Yorkers travel to Cancun during winter to escape the cold.