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Current Date And Time In Cozumel, Mexico

Sunday, 26 July 2026
03:09:06 CDT
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 77,236
District: Cozumel

✈️ Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Cozumel.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Cozumel with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Cozumel — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Mexico, which includes Cozumel, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Mexico before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Mexico's time zone -08:00 to -06:00, country calling code +52 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .MX. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Cozumel.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-08:00 to -06:00
📞 Country Calling Code+52
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.MX

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Mexico — police 911, ambulance 911, fire brigade 911, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Cozumel. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Cozumel.

🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
911
📞
General
911

📊 Mexico At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Mexico — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.758
High
👤
Life Expectancy
75.3
years
📚
Literacy Rate
95.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$14,186
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
2.7%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Mexico development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Cozumel for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Cozumel
International Airport • CZM
Cozumel International Airport
Cozumel, MX
2
km away
Nearest to Chetumal (Capital)
Regional Airport • CTM
Chetumal International Airport
Chetumal, MX
3
km from Chetumal

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Cozumel's exact coordinates, or Chetumal's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Cozumel From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cozumel to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)2,559 km1,590 mi~ 3h 46m
Toronto (Canada)2,668 km1,658 mi~ 3h 53m
Los Angeles (United States)3,422 km2,126 mi~ 4h 47m
London (United Kingdom)8,023 km4,985 mi~ 10h 11m
Paris (France)8,257 km5,131 mi~ 10h 28m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,070 km7,500 mi~ 14h 57m
Tokyo (Japan)12,073 km7,502 mi~ 14h 57m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,496 km8,386 mi~ 16h 38m
Sydney (Australia)14,152 km8,793 mi~ 17h 24m
Singapore (Singapore)17,317 km10,760 mi~ 21h 07m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Cozumel, Mexico is set to Central Daylight Time (CDT) with a current offset of UTC -05:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Cozumel requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time (CDT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -05:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from April 05 (02:00) to October 25 (02:00).
🕒 Current Local Time3:09 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Cozumel to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:09 AM on Sunday in Cozumel. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Cozumel right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Cozumel
New York (United States)Sun, 4:09 AM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 1:09 AM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 4:09 AM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 9:09 AM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 10:09 AM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:09 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:09 PM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:09 PM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:09 PM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:09 PM17h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Cozumel — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Cozumel is the Mexican peso (MXN), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
$ 17.48
MXN
€ 1 Euro
$ 19.89
MXN
£ 1 British Pound
$ 23.29
MXN
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 12.20
MXN
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 12.40
MXN

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Cozumel

Knowing which languages are used in Cozumel helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Spanish

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Cozumel. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Las Fincas (Quintana Roo, Mexico)2 mi3 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Playa del Carmen (Quintana Roo, Mexico)12 mi20 kmNW
⬆️
Puerto Aventuras (Quintana Roo, Mexico)18 mi30 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Barceló Maya (Quintana Roo, Mexico)20 mi32 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Akumal (Quintana Roo, Mexico)25 mi40 kmWSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Cozumel

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Cozumel is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 170 km away. Straight-line distances from Cozumel to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico170 km106 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru4,061 km2,523 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,769 km4,206 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,244 km5,744 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,658 km7,244 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China12,842 km7,980 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,473 km8,993 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Cozumel shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Quintana Roo and Mexico. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Quintana Roo Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Quintana Roo, including major hub cities.
✈️ Mexico Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Mexico.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Cozumel, Mexico runs at 127V / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Cozumel and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Cozumel.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage127 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Cozumel's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Cozumel

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Cozumel. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Cozumel — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Cozumel

Cozumel keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Mexico. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Cozumel

The closest airport to Cozumel is Cozumel International Airport (CZM), about 2 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Cozumel From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Cozumel needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Cozumel gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Cozumel

Cozumel rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Cozumel — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Cozumel

ℹ️ Cozumel OverviewSee the full profile of Cozumel — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Cozumel MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Cozumel for distance and direction.
💰 Cozumel CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Cozumel

What side of the road do people drive on in Cozumel?

Cozumel, like the rest of Mexico, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Cozumel use?

Cozumel runs on 127V / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Cozumel?

In Cozumel, reach police on 911, ambulance on 911, fire brigade on 911, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Cozumel?

Cozumel International Airport (CZM) is the nearest airport to Cozumel, about 2 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Cozumel in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Cozumel runs on Central Daylight Time (UTC -08:00 to -06:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Cozumel?

Cozumel shares the official and regional languages of Quintana Roo and Mexico — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Cozumel?

No — Cozumel uses the Mexican peso (MXN), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Cozumel currency page for live rates.