Guatemala is a country located in Central America, bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. It is known for its rich Mayan history, volcanoes, and colorful culture.

Guatemala operates on Central Standard Time (CST) and uses one single time zone across the entire country. The country does not observe daylight saving time, meaning the time stays the same throughout the year.

The capital city Guatemala City serves as the main reference for the country’s official time.

Current Time

• Guatemala follows Central Standard Time (CST).
• Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
• UTC Offset: UTC −6
• IANA Time Zone: America/Guatemala

Quick Facts

• Capital: Guatemala City
• Continent/Region: Central America (North America)
• Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
• UTC Offset: UTC −6
• IANA Time Zone: America/Guatemala
• International Dialing Code: +502
• Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)

Time Difference From

• Sydney: Guatemala is 17 hours behind Sydney
• London: Guatemala is 6 hours behind London
• New York: Guatemala is 1 hour behind New York
• Tokyo: Guatemala is 15 hours behind Tokyo

Daylight Saving Time

Guatemala does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). The country remains on UTC−6 throughout the year.

Best Time to Call

• From Australia: 10:00 PM – 1:00 PM (next day) Sydney time
• From United Kingdom: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM London time
• From United States: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM New York time

Typical business hours in Guatemala are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone does Guatemala use?
Guatemala uses Central Standard Time (CST), UTC−6.

Does Guatemala observe daylight saving time?
No. Guatemala keeps the same time throughout the year.

What is the IANA time zone for Guatemala?
The official time zone identifier is America/Guatemala.

Where Is Located

Guatemala is located in Central America, bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, and the Pacific Ocean.

What Is Famous For

• Ancient Mayan ruins such as Tikal
• Beautiful Lake Atitlán surrounded by volcanoes
• Historic Antigua Guatemala
• Colorful traditional markets and textiles
• Rich indigenous culture

Additional Note

Guatemala uses one national time zone and does not change clocks for daylight saving time, making time coordination simple throughout the year.