Current local time in Guatemala City, Guatemala
CST · UTC-06:00 · Central Standard Time
About Guatemala City
Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala uses the Central Standard Time time zone (America/Guatemala), currently UTC-06:00. It is the capital of Guatemala. Population: about 994,938.
| Country: | Guatemala |
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| State / region: | Guatemala |
| Coordinates: | 14°38′N / 90°31′W |
| Population: | 994,938 |
| Currency: | Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +502 |
Time zone in Guatemala City
| IANA time zone: | America/Guatemala |
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| Time zone name: | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-06:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Guatemala City does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Guatemala City today
| Sunrise: | 05:54 |
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| Sunset: | 17:38 |
| Solar noon: | 11:46 |
| Day length: | 11h 44m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:32 – 18:00 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Guatemala City
- London−7 hGuatemala City is 7 hours behind London
- New York−2 hGuatemala City is 2 hours behind New York
- Abuja−7 hGuatemala City is 7 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Guatemala City time
What time zone is Guatemala City in?
Guatemala City uses the IANA time zone America/Guatemala (Central Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-06:00.
Does Guatemala City observe daylight saving time?
Guatemala City does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Guatemala City and London?
Right now Guatemala City is 7 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Guatemala City and New York?
Right now Guatemala City is 2 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.