PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Guatemala City
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Guatemala
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Guatemala
- Population
- 994,938
- Coordinates
- 14.64° N, 90.51° W
- Elevation
- 1508 m
Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala, with a population of about 994,938. It uses the Central Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Guatemala).
Guatemala City does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−6 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Mexico City, Puebla, Guadalajara, Calgary, Monterrey, Managua.
Because Guatemala City lies at 14.64° N, 90.51° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 00 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 16 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:33 PM | 13 h 00 min |
| September equinox | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:22 AM | 5:38 PM | 11 h 16 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guatemala City in?
Guatemala City is in the Central Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Guatemala. The UTC offset is UTC−6.
Does Guatemala City have daylight saving time?
No. Guatemala City stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Guatemala City and New York?
In January New York is 1 hour ahead of Guatemala City, and in July it is 2 hours ahead of Guatemala City, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Guatemala City and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Guatemala City, and in July it is 1 hour behind Guatemala City, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Guatemala City?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:34 AM and sets at about 6:33 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:22 AM and sets at about 5:38 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- San Salvador El Salvador · 180 km ·
- Tegucigalpa Honduras · 360 km ·
- Managua Nicaragua · 540 km ·
- Cancún Mexico · 820 km ·
- San José Costa Rica · 870 km ·
- Puebla Mexico · 950 km ·