Villa Nueva runs on UTC−6 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Villa Nueva and your time
Villa Nueva at a glance
| Country | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Region | Guatemala |
| Time zone | America/Guatemala |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2006 |
| Coordinates | 14.53° N, 90.59° W |
Villa Nueva time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Villa Nueva follow America/Guatemala and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2006. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC−6.
All of Guatemala keeps the same time, so Villa Nueva reads the same clock as Guatemala City.
Clock changes in Villa Nueva, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Villa Nueva for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Villa Nueva and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Villa Nueva 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 |
Villa Nueva 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Villa Nueva
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Villa Nueva last between 11 hours 16 minutes and 12 hours 59 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Villa Nueva
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:35 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:22 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 16 min |
When the sun is highest in Villa Nueva
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Villa Nueva: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Cities near Villa Nueva
Every city below shares Villa Nueva’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Juan Sacatepéquez | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Escuintla | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jalapa | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chichicastenango | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jutiapa | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Totonicapán | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Villa Nueva today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Guatemala
All time zones and cities in Guatemala
Tools for time in Villa Nueva
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Villa Nueva in?
Villa Nueva uses the America/Guatemala time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Villa Nueva use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Villa Nueva last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2006 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Villa Nueva and London?
Villa Nueva is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Villa Nueva does not.
Is Villa Nueva on the same time as Guatemala City?
Yes. Villa Nueva and Guatemala City both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in Villa Nueva?
About 12 hours 59 minutes, 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.