Current local time in Guatemala City, Guatemala
The live clock above shows the time in Guatemala City. Guatemala City is in the America/Guatemala time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Region | Guatemala |
| Population | about 1.0 million |
| Coordinates | 14.62° N, 90.53° W |
| Time zone | America/Guatemala |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Guatemala City doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| September equinox | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:22 AM | 5:37 PM | 11 h 15 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Guatemala City at about 12:11 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun, because Guatemala City sits at 90.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Guatemala City time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| London | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Escuintla | 45 km (28 mi) | same time |
| El Progreso | 60 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Quetzaltenango | 109 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Santa Ana, El Salvador | 125 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Sonsonate, El Salvador | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Nueva San Salvador, El Salvador | 170 km (106 mi) | same time |
| San Salvador, El Salvador | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Tapachula, Mexico | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Guatemala
Questions people ask
What time zone is Guatemala City in?
Guatemala City is in the America/Guatemala time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Guatemala City have daylight saving time?
Guatemala City doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Guatemala City when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Guatemala City's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).