Guatemala City keeps UTC−6 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Guatemala City and your time
Guatemala City at a glance
| Country | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Region | Guatemala |
| Capital of | Guatemala |
| Time zone | America/Guatemala |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2006 |
| Coordinates | 14.64° N, 90.51° W |
Which time zone Guatemala City uses
Local time in Guatemala City is UTC−6 year round, under the America/Guatemala rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2006, and no future change is scheduled.
Guatemala City is the capital, and all of Guatemala keeps this time.
Clock changes in Guatemala City, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Guatemala City for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Guatemala City is
A 9:00 AM start in Guatemala City 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
Guatemala City never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Guatemala City
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Being in the tropics, Guatemala City sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours) is only 1 hour 44 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 16 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:32 AM and 6:31 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Guatemala City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:34 AM | 6:34 PM | 13 h |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:22 AM | 5:38 PM | 11 h 16 min |
Clock time and sun time in Guatemala City
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Guatemala City: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Cities near Guatemala City
All the places listed below keep the same time as Guatemala City.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Nueva | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Juan Sacatepéquez | 17 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Escuintla | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jalapa | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chichicastenango | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jutiapa | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cobán | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Guatemala City today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Guatemala
All time zones and cities in Guatemala
Plan around the time in Guatemala City
- Convert a time to or from Guatemala City: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Guatemala City and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guatemala City in?
Guatemala City uses the America/Guatemala time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Guatemala City use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Guatemala City last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2006 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Guatemala City and London?
Guatemala City 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 City does not.
How long is the longest day in Guatemala City?
About 13 hours, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
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.