Time in Guatemala City now
8:01AMCST
CSTUTC−6−1 h vs New York (you)America/Guatemala
No clock changes: Guatemala City stays on CST (UTC−6) all year.
Clock rules in Guatemala City
Guatemala City keeps CST (UTC−6) all year, the time of all of Guatemala.
There is no daylight saving time; the last summer time here was in 2006.
Local mean solar time at 90.51° W is UTC−6:02, within 2 min of the clock: the sun is highest at about noon.
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Guatemala page.
Time difference from Guatemala City
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Guatemala City | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Salvador | Nearest capitals abroad · 180 km | 8:01 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Belmopan | Nearest capitals abroad · 350 km | 8:01 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Tegucigalpa | Nearest capitals abroad · 360 km | 8:01 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| New York City | World cities | 9:01 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +2 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 6:01 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −1 h |
| London | World cities | 2:01 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +6 h | +6 h | +7 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 3:01 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +7 h | +7 h | +8 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 6:01 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +10 h | +10 h | +10 h |
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Places near Guatemala City
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Chinautla | 7 km north | same clock |
| Mixco | 10 km west | same clock |
| Villa Nueva | 15 km south-west | same clock |
| Petapa | 16 km south | same clock |
| San Juan Sacatepéquez | 17 km north-west | same clock |
| Villa Canales | 18 km south | same clock |
| Escuintla | 48 km south-west | same clock |
| Jalapa | 56 km east | same clock |
| George Town KY | 1,100 km north-east | 1 h ahead |
| Havana CU | 1,273 km north-east | 2 h ahead |
| Heroica Matamoros MX | 1,446 km north-west | same time in January, 1 h ahead in July |
Guatemala City at a glance
- CountryGuatemala
- Population994,938
- Coordinates14.64° N, 90.51° W
- Elevation1,508 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Guatemala
- Standard timeCST (UTC−6)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+502
Questions
What time zone is Guatemala City in?
Guatemala City keeps CST (UTC−6) all year, the time of all of Guatemala. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Guatemala.
Does Guatemala City change its clocks?
No. Guatemala City does not change its clocks under the current rules. It last used daylight saving time in 2006, after 4 years with summer time since 1970.
What is the time difference between Guatemala City and New York?
Guatemala City is 1 hour behind New York in January and 2 hours behind New York in July, because New York changes its clocks and Guatemala City does not.