One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC−6 every day of the year.
Guatemala at a glance
| Capital | Guatemala City |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2006 |
| Abbreviations in use | CST |
Which time zone Guatemala uses
The whole of Guatemala follows one IANA time zone: America/Guatemala.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Guatemala | --:-- | UTC−6 | Not observed | Guatemala City, Villa Nueva, Mixco |
Daylight saving time in Guatemala
Guatemala does not change its clocks any more. The last daylight saving period was in 2006.
Current time in cities in Guatemala
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | Guatemala | --:-- | America/Guatemala |
| Villa Nueva | Guatemala | --:-- | America/Guatemala |
Time difference between Guatemala and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Guatemala is 3:00 PM in London, 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
Daylight across Guatemala
Days in Guatemala City last between 11 hours 16 minutes and 13 hours over the year.
Same clock as Guatemala right now
These countries read the same time as Guatemala today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Plan around the time in Guatemala
- Convert a time to or from Guatemala: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Guatemala City to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Guatemala and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Guatemala have?
One: America/Guatemala, at UTC−6 all year.
Does Guatemala use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Clocks last changed for daylight saving time in 2006.
What is the time difference between Guatemala and London?
Guatemala is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Guatemala does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.