Sydney to Cancún time converter

Cancún is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Cancún.

Sydney AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Cancún EST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11
Cancún
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Sun, Oct 18
ESTUTC-5-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Cancún conversion table

Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Cancún. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

SydneyCancún
12:00 AM8:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
4:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM8:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
4:00 PM12:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 AM
6:00 PM2:00 AM
7:00 PM3:00 AM
8:00 PM4:00 AM
9:00 PM5:00 AM
10:00 PM6:00 AM
11:00 PM7:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cancún).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Cancún switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -16h

Distance

Sydney and Cancún are 14,195 km (8,820 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Cancún?

Cancún is 16 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in Cancún when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Cancún.

When is the best time to call Cancún from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cancún).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Cancún change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.