Current Time in Guatemala City
The live local time in Guatemala City, Guatemala — Guatemala (America/Guatemala). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Guatemala City
Guatemala City follows the America/Guatemala time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Guatemala City does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Guatemala City with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Guatemala City quick facts
- Country
- Guatemala
- Time zone
- America/Guatemala
- UTC offset
- UTC−6 all year
- Calling code
- +502
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 3 million
- Coordinates
- 14.63°N, 90.51°W
Best time to call Guatemala City
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 7:00 AM–3:00 PM in Guatemala City. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Guatemala City time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 2:00 AM–10:00 AM in Guatemala City. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–10:00 AM Guatemala City time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guatemala City in?+
Guatemala City is in the America/Guatemala time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Guatemala City observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/Guatemala), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Guatemala observes it.
When do the clocks change in Guatemala City?+
Guatemala City does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Guatemala City from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 7:00 AM–3:00 PM in Guatemala City. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Guatemala City time.