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Current Local Time in Playa del Carmen

Current local time and time zone in Playa del Carmen, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 84°F now🕔 10:59 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April and May

Current local time in Playa del Carmen

10:59 PM
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Cancun
UTC offsetUTC-05:00
UTC now3:59 AM
Sunrise6:29 AM
Sunset7:12 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:29 AM
Sunset7:12 PM
Daylight12h 43m
Solar noon12:50 PM
Golden hour (am)6:29 AM - 7:29 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:12 PM - 7:12 PM
Blue hour (am)5:59 AM - 6:29 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:12 PM - 7:42 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 76%
Moonrise3:25 PM
Moonset1:35 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Playa del Carmen

TypeBeach
CountryMexico
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates20°37′46.6″N 87°4′26″W (20.6296, -87.0739)
Known forRiviera Maya sand and cenote trips
Local time10:59 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April and May
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Playa del Carmen is a beach in Mexico. Playa del Carmen is a beach known for Riviera Maya sand and cenote trips.

Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Playa del Carmen with partly cloudy. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 78°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 32%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is January, February, March, April and May. The climate is temperate. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 70°F.

The closest major airport is Cancun International Airport (CUN), about 31 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cozumel, Tulum Beach, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 94°F is 4.3°F above the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Playa del Carmen today at 8.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 20°37′46.6″N 87°4′26″W (20.6296, -87.0739)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen is a beach in Mexico. Its coordinates are 20.6296, -87.0739. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen right now?

It is currently 84°F (29°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 79% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?

January, February, March, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Playa del Carmen, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Playa del Carmen in?

Playa del Carmen observes America/Cancun (UTC-05:00). The local time is 10:59 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Playa del Carmen?

The closest airports are Cancun International Airport (CUN), 31 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Playa del Carmen?

Popular options include Cozumel, Tulum Beach, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 10:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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