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Quintana Roo, Mexico
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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See the exact local time in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The live clock above updates every second.Playa del Carmen follows Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Playa del Carmen
What Time Is It in Playa del Carmen Right Now?
The current local time in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico is 05:31:57 PM on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Playa del Carmen observes the Eastern Standard Time timezone (EST, UTC-5). The city is currently on standard EST time.
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05:31:57 PM
EST · UTC-5
Playa del Carmen Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Playa del Carmen timezone details
- Timezone
- Eastern Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Cancun
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- Region / State
- Quintana Roo
Playa del Carmen maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC-5 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
How to Compare Playa del Carmen Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Playa del Carmen (EST, UTC-5) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Use the Time Difference table below to instantly see how many hours ahead or behind major world cities are relative to Playa del Carmen.
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Need a full 24-hour side-by-side view? Head to the Timezone Converter and pick Playa del Carmen as the source.
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Playa del Carmen Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- EST
- Full Name
- Eastern Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Cancun
- Country
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
- Region/State
- Quintana Roo
Playa del Carmen is located in Mexico (Quintana Roo) and observes the America/Cancun time zone.
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