Time zone
America/Guatemala
Abbreviation: CST
TIME IN GUATEMALA
Current time in Guatemala
It is 6:06 am on Friday, 16 October 2026 in Guatemala. The whole country shares one time zone, UTC−06:00, and does not change its clocks.
CST · UTC−06:00No daylight savingCalling code +5021 time zone
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Guatemala City
06:06:05
Friday, 16 October 2026
Early morningUTC−06:00
25% of the day in Guatemala has passed
A little closer to GuatemalaGuatemala time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC−06:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+502
International dialling code for Guatemala.Capital
Guatemala City
Region: North AmericaCities listed
1
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Guatemala
All of these cities share the same local time.
Guatemala time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Guatemala is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 13:06:05 | Guatemala is 7 hours behind |
| Time in New York | 08:06:05 | Guatemala is 2 hours behind |
| Time in Los Angeles | 05:06:05 | Guatemala is 1 hour ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 16:06:05 | Guatemala is 10 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 17:36:05 | Guatemala is 11 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 20:06:05 | Guatemala is 14 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 21:06:05 | Guatemala is 15 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 23:06:05 | Guatemala is 17 hours behind |
| UTC | 12:06:05 | Guatemala is 6 hours behind |
Best time to call Guatemala
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Guatemala today look like this elsewhere.
London16:00 – 00:00Fri 16 Oct
New York11:00 – 19:00Fri 16 Oct
Dubai19:00 – 03:00Fri 16 Oct
Sydney02:00 – 10:00Sat 17 Oct
Questions about time in Guatemala
What time is it in Guatemala now?
The current time in Guatemala is 6:06 am on Friday, 16 October 2026 (UTC−06:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Guatemala have?
Guatemala uses one time zone, America/Guatemala (UTC−06:00).
Does Guatemala observe daylight saving time?
No. Guatemala does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Guatemala and London?
Guatemala is 7 hours behind of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Guatemala and New York?
Guatemala is 2 hours behind of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Guatemala?
The international calling code for Guatemala is +502. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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